Luanda, ANGOLA, April 26 - The president of the ruling MPLA party José Eduardo dos Santos Thursday in Luanda discussed with Church leaders the peaceful transition of the party’s leadership. ,

 

José Eduardo dos Santos granted audience to Don Afonso Nunes of Tocoist Church and the retired Bishop of Catholic Church, Don Anastácio Kahango.

At the end of the meeting,  Afonso Nunes told the press that he had received  assurances on peaceful and calm transition.

 

He believes that the transition will occur as happened when José Eduardo dos Santos  picked out the current President of  Republic, João Lourenço, as the party’s candidate for 2017 elections.

 

Afonso Nunes said he had left words of encouragement, especially advices, on peace, respect and dignity between the President of Republic and the Party leader after the transition period.

 

Making reference to José Eduardo dos Santos deeds, over 38 years in the Office, the Church leaders said that the Angolans will reciprocate and show their gratitude.

 

In turn, Luanda retired Bishop, Don Anastácio Kahango, said he visited the MPLA president not as religious leader, but an elder who could come up with his advices.

 

The Church authority added that he had given some advices that could increasingly strengthen him and serve as a lesson for MPLA President.

 

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