The National Committee of the Association of Veterans of the National Liberation Struggle of Mozambique (ACLLN) on Saturday proclaimed the head of state, Daniel Chapo, as its new president, replacing former president Filipe Nyusi.

The ACLLN is a social organ of the ruling party, and its president has always been the current President of the Republic.

The position of President of the ACLLN is largely symbolic. More significant for the management of the organization is the position of Secretary General, left vacant after the death of Fernando Faustino last November.

There were three candidates for the post: the interim secretary-general, Agata Tadeu, the former governor of Maputo province, Raimund Diombo, and Carlos Siliya, former minister of Veterans' Affairs.

Carlos Siliya won the elections with 103 votes against 67 for Raimundo Diomba. Tadeu dropped out of the race and announced his support for Diomba. (AIM)