Reelected President Carlos Vila Nova took the oath for his second five-year term, vowing to prioritize the nation's future and effective governance.
Carlos Vila Nova was sworn in for a second term as President of São Tomé and Príncipe on Thursday, following his reelection with 55.88% of the vote on July 19. The inauguration ceremony was attended by several heads of state and government. Vila Nova stated that his victory signifies a renewal of commitment and responsibility to the nation, promising to work with greater determination for a brighter future for all citizens.
During his inauguration speech, the head of state reiterated his campaign slogan, “Primeiro São Tomé e Príncipe” (First São Tomé and Príncipe), emphasizing it as a deep conviction and a promise to be fulfilled. He called for hard work, effort, dedication, and persistence in national development, advocating for an efficient and swift justice system and political stability grounded in accountability.
Vila Nova stressed that leadership power is a temporary service to the community, not personal property. He urged courage in confronting challenges truthfully, without hiding difficulties or allowing them to diminish hope. He asserted that hope, combined with work, competence, and determination, becomes a force for change, and that São Tomé and Príncipe possesses the conditions for a better future.
Why it mattersThe President's renewed commitment to national development and effective governance directly impacts all citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe.
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