Most of Dili’s voting population went to the polling stations across the capital early in the morning, on voting day (12 May 2018), to exercise their right, as guaranteed in RDTL’s Constitution.
Lurumata resident and voter, Idalina Ximenes said she mobilized her family to go together in the morning to vote.
“I am not afraid, because we are already used to this situation and that situation,” she said after voting at the voting centre 10 Dezembru, in Fatuhada, Dili.
She left her baby at home because it was very important for her to vote for the party of her choice and it has good programs for the people and for the country.
Nevertheless, she said she hopes whichever party wins the election will address the needs and concerns of the people.
“It should look at people’s well-being, repair bad roads, supply the water until it reaches the communities’ homes, provide electricity for all,” she added.
Meanwhile voter Alexandrina de Jesus said she is not afraid to go vote at her voting centre.
“The people are wiser, let the leaders fight, insult each other, the most important thing is that we remain united,” she said.
She urged the party that wins the election to lead properly and change people’s lives for the better.
“It should create adequate conditions for clean water, good roads, for health centres,” she said.
While voting youth Roy Guterres urged political leaders to strengthen national unity because Timor-Leste needs it.
“United we can develop our country,” he said.
Besides, he urged the party that wins to address the needs of the youth especially address unemployment in the country.
“It needs to create job opportunities, open training so the youth can improve themselves and to reduce conflict,” he said.
He also appealed to the party that loses the election to stay calm and give constructive contributions to those who win the vote of the people to lead future development.
