Frelimo set to continue ruling Mozambique Early unofficial results in Mozambican presidential and parliamentary elections show the ruling Frelimo is likely to remain in power. These results are from 996 polling stations out of a total 8 350. It must be stressed that the results are partial and unofficial but if the trend continues, Chissano should win the presidency and Frelimo the parliament. The only unusual factor is a stronger showing in Frelimo's southern stronghold for Renamo and a somewhat weaker showing by Renamo in Nampula and Tete provinces in the central regions where it is usually strongest.
Little information is available yet from other provinces.
These results were compiled early on Tuesday evening. It is unlikely that either party will receive the two-thirds majority needed to amend the constitution. As Mozambicans went to the polls last weekend, the presidential ballots only featured the names, pictures and symbols of the two contestants. The parliamentary ballot, however, was another matter. It had nine, which combined with Renamo's 112, gave the opposition 121 votes to Frelimo's 129.