Southern Africa Development Community (SADC)’s Chief Election Observer, Never Mumba said Zimbabweans must elect leaders of their choice in the harmonised elections.
The former Zambian deputy president, told the media this week that SADC will only observe the plebiscite but the onus is with Zimbabweans to choose their preferred leaders in the election. He also emphasised the need for a peaceful election this Wednesday.
He highlighted the need to support Zimbabwe to conduct free and fair elections. Mumba was appointed to head the mission by Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema who has assumed the chairmanship of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation.
“So our determination is to support every effort that is going to give us a free and fair election. We consider a free and fair election as a tool for peace and stability in any country. So if we do not have a fair election, we are going to be subjected to insecurity for quite a while,” Mumba said.
Mumba added, “My team and I are dedicating ourselves to ensure that we are part of the process to give Zimbabweans an opportunity to make a choice of their own. They make a choice, we are just the eyes and we encourage peace”.
The Commonwealth election chief observer, Amina Mohammed also arrived in the country saying Commonwealth was not ready to comment on the Zimbabwean elections but at a later stage.
Former Mozambique President, Joaquim Chissano is also in Zimbabwe to observe the elections in his capacity as the High-level Facilitator.
He will follow the ongoing electoral process, a critical component for the successful outcome of the Arrears Clearance and Debt Resolution Process.
SADC Troika Organ on Politics Defence and Security was requested to look at the political climate and electoral processes in Zimbabwe ahead of the country’s August 23rd 2023 elections following a decision of the Zimbabwe High Court to block one of the presidential candidate from contesting.
Saviour Kasukuwere, a former cabinet member in Zimbabwe who is running for the country’s presidential seat has challenged SADC to keep a close eye on Zimbabwe elections.
The High Court and Supreme Court in Zimbabwe barred him through court rulings from running for the presidency of the country.
The former Zambian deputy president, told the media this week that SADC will only observe the plebiscite but the onus is with Zimbabweans to choose their preferred leaders in the election. He also emphasised the need for a peaceful election this Wednesday.
He highlighted the need to support Zimbabwe to conduct free and fair elections. Mumba was appointed to head the mission by Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema who has assumed the chairmanship of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation.
“So our determination is to support every effort that is going to give us a free and fair election. We consider a free and fair election as a tool for peace and stability in any country. So if we do not have a fair election, we are going to be subjected to insecurity for quite a while,” Mumba said.
Mumba added, “My team and I are dedicating ourselves to ensure that we are part of the process to give Zimbabweans an opportunity to make a choice of their own. They make a choice, we are just the eyes and we encourage peace”.
The Commonwealth election chief observer, Amina Mohammed also arrived in the country saying Commonwealth was not ready to comment on the Zimbabwean elections but at a later stage.
Former Mozambique President, Joaquim Chissano is also in Zimbabwe to observe the elections in his capacity as the High-level Facilitator.
He will follow the ongoing electoral process, a critical component for the successful outcome of the Arrears Clearance and Debt Resolution Process.
SADC Troika Organ on Politics Defence and Security was requested to look at the political climate and electoral processes in Zimbabwe ahead of the country’s August 23rd 2023 elections following a decision of the Zimbabwe High Court to block one of the presidential candidate from contesting.
Saviour Kasukuwere, a former cabinet member in Zimbabwe who is running for the country’s presidential seat has challenged SADC to keep a close eye on Zimbabwe elections.
The High Court and Supreme Court in Zimbabwe barred him through court rulings from running for the presidency of the country.
