Rwanda Paralympic Committee Leadership Elections Set for November 8
After months of delays, the leadership elections for the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) Rwanda are finally scheduled to take place on November 8. This decision was announced by the special committee tasked with organizing the polls. The committee has also released a list of approved candidates who are vying for various positions within the NPC.
Previous Challenges and Mediation
The previous committee, led by Jean Baptiste Murema, was expected to complete its mandate on June 28 and oversee the election of new leaders. However, internal disputes among members of the executive committee caused significant delays. To address these issues, the National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) stepped in, calling for mediation between the conflicting parties. NCPD Secretary General Emmanuel Ndayisaba confirmed that the issues have now been resolved, allowing the elections to proceed as planned.
Approved Candidates for Key Positions
For the position of President, the race will be between three candidates: Jean Paul Sekarema, Ephrem Mushimiyimana, and Dominique Bizimana.
In the category of First Vice President in charge of Competition and Sports Development, three candidates have been approved: Esperance Kanyange, Innocent Mutabazi, and Jean Claude Ngabonziza.
The position of Second Vice President in charge of Marketing and Communication will be contested by a single candidate, Hesron Uwitonze.
For the role of Secretary General, Célestin Nzeyimana has been nominated as the sole candidate.
Two candidates are vying for the position of Treasurer: Marie Claire Iriza and Théoneste Ndayambaje.
In the category of Women’s Representative, Marie Claire Mukanganizi stands as the only contestant.
The position of Dispute Resolution Officer has one candidate, Augustin Ngendanumwe, while Jean Claude Ndahiro is the sole contestant for Players’ Representative.
Additional Positions and Candidates
Six candidates were approved for the role of Financial Controller, and they are: Solange Uwiteka, Marthe Ingabire, Gratien Munyaneza, Edouard Habimana, and Basilien Hakuzimana.
The position of Councilor will be contested by Jean Pierre Nkurayija, Elise Byukusenge, and Davide Twizerimana.
Final Thoughts
The upcoming elections mark a crucial step for the NPC Rwanda as it seeks to elect new leaders who can guide the organization through its next phase of development. With the resolution of previous conflicts, the focus now shifts to ensuring a fair and transparent process that reflects the interests of all stakeholders involved in Paralympic sports in Rwanda.