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'Zimbabweans have spoken,' says Chamisa
06 Jun 2018 at 09:05hrs | Views
Thousands of MDC Alliance supporters had turned up for the largest street demonstration since the massive one in November leading to Mugabe's departure.
Speakers warned they would march again if President Mnangagwa, who took power with the military's help, "steals" the election.
Addressing the marchers, Chamisa said; "Zimbabweans have spoken, we have already won the election and Mnangagwa knows that.
"Let me assure him that we will stop all processes until he gives us reforms. No one will be threatened. There will not be a repeat of previous elections and opposition has the support of everyone in this country."
He continued; "We want to save Mnangagwa and (vice president) Constantine Chiwenga through free, fair and credible elections.
"Recently, I asked Mnangagwa to meet me, but he refused. He even declined a public debate with me. Now we are all coming to you in our numbers with a petition until we get the reforms we want.
"Zimbabweans, remember that 30 July is a survival day and not just an election day. It is a day to resolve Zimbabwe's problems."
Also addressing the crowd, Alliance principal Tendai Biti said; "Today I brought my own scarf-let. There will not be elections to be contested, rigged or maneuvered and no election which is not free and fair.
"We want to breathe. We want transformation and prosperity for Zimbabwe as we dismantle the pillars of authoritarian imperialism. Please Mnangagwa, do the right thing for this country," begged Biti.
Representatives of the fledgling National People's Front (NPF) who included Jim Kunaka, Jealousy Mawarire and Shadreck Mashayamombe also endorsed Chamisa at the protest.
"Chamisa must be voted into power. He will provide solutions to Zimbabwe's unemployment crisis, he will build hospitals, schools and roads once he is in power," said Mawarire said.
Speakers warned they would march again if President Mnangagwa, who took power with the military's help, "steals" the election.
Addressing the marchers, Chamisa said; "Zimbabweans have spoken, we have already won the election and Mnangagwa knows that.
"Let me assure him that we will stop all processes until he gives us reforms. No one will be threatened. There will not be a repeat of previous elections and opposition has the support of everyone in this country."
He continued; "We want to save Mnangagwa and (vice president) Constantine Chiwenga through free, fair and credible elections.
"Recently, I asked Mnangagwa to meet me, but he refused. He even declined a public debate with me. Now we are all coming to you in our numbers with a petition until we get the reforms we want.
"Zimbabweans, remember that 30 July is a survival day and not just an election day. It is a day to resolve Zimbabwe's problems."
Also addressing the crowd, Alliance principal Tendai Biti said; "Today I brought my own scarf-let. There will not be elections to be contested, rigged or maneuvered and no election which is not free and fair.
"We want to breathe. We want transformation and prosperity for Zimbabwe as we dismantle the pillars of authoritarian imperialism. Please Mnangagwa, do the right thing for this country," begged Biti.
Representatives of the fledgling National People's Front (NPF) who included Jim Kunaka, Jealousy Mawarire and Shadreck Mashayamombe also endorsed Chamisa at the protest.
"Chamisa must be voted into power. He will provide solutions to Zimbabwe's unemployment crisis, he will build hospitals, schools and roads once he is in power," said Mawarire said.
Source - newzimbabwe
