In an interview with the BBC, Chapo said he wanted to “govern inclusively” and introduce reforms to address problems with electoral law, human rights and freedom of speech.
According to him, negotiations are now underway with opposition parties represented in the new parliament and will later be expanded to include “all sections of society.”
Chapo added that he wanted to form a government that was “open to all Mozambicans”, but he wanted to emphasize that “the profile of the people is very important”.
When asked whether he thought Mondlane could work in government, Chapeau said: “It will depend… because there is a team that is looking at it now depending on the profile of the people, their competencies, their meritocracy, patriotism – all these premises to which I refer.
“If the team comes to the conclusion that these people have the right profile, they will be part of the government. Those who do not have this profile will not participate.”
At the age of 47, Chapo was chosen by Frelimo, in power since independence 49 years ago, as a candidate to rally young voters suffering from high unemployment and fed up with the party’s years of rule.
He told the BBC he wanted both local and foreign investment to increase in Mozambique to make the economy “more dynamic”.
This would help create jobs for young people so they can “build their homes, start their families and stabilize their lives”.
Mondlane, 50, was seen to enjoy strong support among young people after he rallied them during the election campaign under the slogan “Save Mozambique – this country is ours”.
He ran as an independent candidate after breaking away from the main opposition Renamo party.
A small party that supported his candidacy won several seats in the parliament.
