Washington, D.C. – The Embassy of Rwanda in the United Sates has dismissed claims that President Paul Kagame was “uninvited” from the recent U.S. National Prayer Breakfast, calling the allegation “a flat-out lie.”
The accusations, which surfaced after Dr. Karl-Marx Edward Ikemefuna William George Okeke-Von Batten of Von-Batten-Montague-York suggested that the Rwandan president’s invitation had been rescinded due to his actions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), have been categorically rejected. The claim further alleged that First Lady Jeannette Kagame attended in her husband’s place, as a result of this supposed uninvitation.
In a statement addressing the claims, Embassy of Rwanda to the United States, emphasized that the situation was a misrepresentation. The Embassy clarified that President Kagame had been the main speaker at last year’s event and that speakers rotate annually. This year’s National Prayer Breakfast featured a different speaker, and First Lady Jeannette Kagame was invited to offer a prayer, as is customary for high-profile attendees.
“Claiming that the President was ‘uninvited’ is just petty nonsense,” the Embassy asserted.
The National Prayer Breakfast, which gathers global leaders, religious figures, and politicians, is an annual event in Washington, D.C.
The Rwandan government has consistently denied any involvement in destabilizing the DRC, rejecting external narratives and advocating for diplomatic dialogue grounded in fact.
Despite these allegations, Rwanda maintains that its relationship with the U.S. remains solid, with both countries continuing to engage in constructive discussions on global matters.
