Harare, Zimbabwe – (African Boulevard News) – Zimbabwe’s opposition leader, Nelson Chamisa, has inspected the voters’ roll ahead of the country’s upcoming elections. The election date is still unconfirmed, but the opposition leader is wasting no time in ensuring that the voters’ roll is credible and inclusive.
The leader of the Movement for Democratic Change Alliance party inspected the voters’ roll to ensure that individuals who had registered to vote were included and that the roll was free from irregularities. He stated that any voters’ roll that was not credible would not be accepted, and the party would not boycott themselves.
Chamisa’s move follows allegations of irregularities in previous elections. The 2018 presidential elections were marred by accusations of voter suppression, vote-rigging, and violence against opposition supporters.
In a recent interview with African News, Chamisa said, “We will not accept a voters’ roll that is not credible. We are not going to boycott the election ourselves. We are the popular choice of the people, so we cannot boycott ourselves. We will only boycott if an election is rigged, and we are not going to be part of a rigged election.”
Chamisa’s inspection of the voters’ roll has been praised by the Zimbabwe Election Support Network, a non-partisan organization that monitors and supports democracy in Zimbabwe. In a statement, the organization commended Chamisa for taking proactive steps to ensure a credible and transparent electoral process.
The election is expected to be highly contested, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa seeking re-election, and the opposition party hoping to unseat him. The outcome of the election will have significant implications for Zimbabwe’s future, with the country struggling with a stagnant economy, high unemployment, and a desperate need for foreign investment.
Chamisa’s inspection of the voters’ roll is an important step towards increasing transparency and accountability in Zimbabwe’s electoral process. It demonstrates the opposition party’s commitment to ensuring that all eligible voters have their voices heard and their votes counted.
As Zimbabwe prepares for the upcoming elections, it is essential that all stakeholders, including political parties, civil society organizations, and the government, work together to ensure a peaceful, transparent, and fair process. The eyes of the world will be on Zimbabwe, and the outcome of the election will have far-reaching consequences for the future of the country.
