MDC congratulates Dr Nkosazana Zuma on her election as AU Chair

The Movement for Democratic Changes wishes to congratulate Madam Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma on her election as the new Africa Union Chairperson. This election of a woman to the helm of the African Union for the first time in the history of the organization is a positive and refreshing step towards attaining gender equality.

As a party that upholds the principle of gender equality, we believe that Zuma's election will stand as an inspiration to all other women throughout the world who have been intimidated by patriarchy to realize their dream.

We are further motivated by the fact that this wasn't an appointment but an election that she fiercely fought and conquered like the biblical Deborah.

We are convinced that her immaculate delivery record which she has earned through hard work will be inseparable from her new assignment in the African Union. As a party we therefore look forward to her contribution in implementing policies that will give reign to justice and fairness for the prosperity of Africa.

At the same time we also wish to congratulate the SADC region for its unity of purpose as Africa elected the daughter from the region.

MDC Secretary-General