Ruling party candidate declared Mozambique poll winner amid vote-rigging claims

Daniel Chapo, right, has been declared winner of the election (AP)

Mozambique’s ruling party candidate Daniel Chapo has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential election amid claims of vote-rigging by the opposition.

According to the national election commission, Mr Chapo won 71% of the national vote, followed by independent candidate Venancio Mondlane with 20%. The candidate of the opposition party Renamo – Ossufo Momade – came third with 6% of the total votes.