By Editorial,
A prominent opposition politician and critic of Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame has been barred by the court from vying in the July presidential elections.
Bernard Ntaganda, 55, had asked the court to lift his convictions so he could qualify to run in the election.
Rwandan law forbids individuals who have been convicted for more than six months from holding public office.
The High Court declined Mr Ntaganda’s request on Tuesday, citing his failure to pay legal fees in the previous case.
Mr Ntaganda maintained he had paid the fees, adding that he was not surprised by the court’s decision.
Mr Ntaganda was arrested before Rwanda’s 2010 election, in which he planned to run. End.
