MDC-T not opposed to the 'liberation project'

Opposition MDC-T leader Nelson Chamisa says his party is not opposed to the "liberation project" but wants to take it further and bring it to its logical conclusion.

In his Independence Day message Tuesday, Chamisa said this year's celebrations allows patriotic Zimbabweans to take time to reflect on "the supreme national sacrifice in which the sons and daughters of this land paid the ultimate sacrifice while some lost their limbs so that the whims of future generations could walk again."

While in the past the MDC-T has not been part of national celebrations accusing Zanu-PF of privatising national events, the opposition leader said they will join in this year's independence festivities.

Chamisa argued that a select few from the ruling elite have hijacked the people's independence.

The MDC Alliance presidential candidate said he had been appalled by the grinding poverty across the country during his rallies and feels challenged to complete the liberation struggle business.

He said Zimbabweans in the rural areas have been cut off from the mainstream economy.
Chamisa accused Zanu-PF of intimidation and using "command politics."

Zanu-PF has denied the allegations accusing the opposition of politicking.