Oda Gasinzigwa

"The changes in the electoral process and synchronisation would not require a referendum as the electoral law already exists and would be amended accordingly, in agreement with all stakeholders."

"The good laws and mechanism that are in place have really helped in gender sensitive issues"

"It’s challenging and interesting to balance work and family, not only as a mother but also as a wife. Women need to find time for everything."

"It is a process that started sometime back, beginning with amending the Constitution and other laws in line with the wishes of Rwandans, to combine the two elections, not only to save us resources, but also the time Rwandans spend electing their leaders."

"So far, I can say we are very much on track in terms of the targets we’ve given ourselves. All the systems have been put in place and we are ready to ensure that Rwandans have peaceful and successful elections."

"We have worked with partner institutions to put in place the technology to link our databases and systems that communicate especially in regard to updating voter’s registers, which has made it easy for people to check and upgrade their status."

"We want to make sure that Rwandans don’t encounter challenges on the day of voting ."

"We are grateful to the 17,400 young people, most of whom are voting for the first time, who have committed to play a role in the electoral processes. They are moving around sensitising people to update their status. We are encouraged by the enthusiasm young Rwandans are showing ahead of the polls."

"What Rwanda wants is based on the Constitution, and it is clear that we at NEC do not act on our own desires; we act according to what Rwandans have decided based on the Constitution, the electoral law, and the regulations, all of which are approved by the Parliament."

"We do not hide anything from the public and those who wish to be candidates."

"Some people want us to do what they want, and I don’t think it is right because there is no country in the world where this happens."