e Democratic Green Party of Rwanda (DGPR), one of the opposition political parties in Rwanda, has revealed intentions to bid for the country’s top leadership in the next presidential elections.
The early intentions were expressed during its provincial congress in Karongi District on Sunday 30, November 2025 where DGPR president and Senator, Dr. Frank Habineza underlined the party’s long-standing rejection of violence and its ambition to drive the country’s transformation through democratic means..
Addressing hundreds of delegates from across the Western Province, Habineza said the DGPR is preparing to expand its political influence ahead of upcoming national political processes, but emphasised that the party’s path to power will remain rooted in peaceful, lawful electoral participation.
“We remain committed to gaining power only through democratic elections,” Dr. Habineza said.
“The Democratic Green Party of Rwanda will never support, encourage, or associate with anyone attempting to gain power through violence or any undemocratic ways.”
Delegates also reviewed the party’s contribution to Rwanda’s development and reassessed its democratic and agenda for resilient communities.
New committees at the cell and sector levels were elected to replace outgoing ones, a process that has been ongoing across the country.
