FILE PHOTO - Joao Lourenco, presidential candidate for the ruling MPLA party, speaks at his party's final election rally in Luanda, Angola, August 19, 2017. REUTERS/Stephen Eisenhammer
LUANDA (Reuters) - Joمo Lourenço, Angola's ruling party candidate for president, said on Tuesday he would not be hamstrung by his powerful predecessor if he wins election as he pledged to revive Africa's third largest economy and tackle rampant corruption.
Speaking the day before a general election that will see the first change in president for 38 years, Lourenço said he wanted to lead an "economic miracle" and would consider seeking help from the World Bank or the International Monetary Fund.
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