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Cibitoke : PM Ndirakobuca reassures — « Burundi will not return to a single-party system »

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Cibitoke, June 14, 2025 —
While the CNDD-FDD won all the seats in the legislative elections and most seats in district elections of June 5, Burundian Prime Minister Gervais Ndirakobuca ruled out the idea of ​​a return to the single-party system on Friday. He called on the opposition to be patient and prepare for the upcoming elections.

Speaking during a public broadcast in Cibitoke, alongside several ministers, Mr. Ndirakobuca sought to reassure the national and international opinion. « Just because one party has won doesn’t mean we’re going to establish a one-party system, » he stated, responding to growing concerns about the state of political pluralism in Burundi.

He maintained that Burundians had freely expressed their choice at the ballot box. « The time will come when everyone will be able to put their ideas forward to the people. For now, we must let those who were elected work, » he advised the opposition parties.

In a speech intended to be both reassuring and mobilizing, the head of government urged political parties to « reconnect with the real concerns of citizens » in order to regain the trust of the electorate. « It’s clear ideas, genuine proximity to the population, and concrete proposals that allow us to win elections, » he insisted.

Gervais Ndirakobuca finally emphasized that stability and national cohesion remained top priorities for his government, while reaffirming Burundi’s commitment to a multiparty system.