Mozambique President, Arnando Guebuza is to sign a ceasefire truce with ex-rebel leader, Afonso Dhlakama, who returned to Maputo, the state capital, first time in two years. Dhlakama flew into Maputo on Thursday after a deal to end two years of conflict was agreed last month.

The Renamo leader, who also fought a 1975-1992 civil war, was accompanied by diplomats for his own protection. He went into hiding in October 2012 after accusing the government of breaking the terms of the 1992 peace deal .

Thousands of Renamo supporters greeted Dhlakama at the airport, and he went further to say, “On October 15, I want this same crowd.” In reference to the presidential and parliamentary elections, he said, “I want you all to vote Afonso Dhlakama, number one and number two Renamo!”