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Chamisa refutes Mnangagwa claims
25 Sep 2018 at 03:10hrs | Views
Losing Zimbabwe Presidential candidate and MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa has refuted claims made by President Emmerson Mnangagwa that had suggested that he (Chamisa) will officially be recognized as the leader of the opposition saying he is not enticed by positions or entitlement but the "people's struggle"
Mnangagwa revealed to the Bloomberg at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) currently underway in New York that he is creating an office of the opposition leader with the state obligated to finance the new office.
However, Chamisa dismissed the alleged offer saying the struggle for democracy is not for perks or entitlement.
"Don't be misled by headlines…There's no offer from Mnangagwa and no dialogue or contact with him.
"Our struggle is by and for YOU THE PEOPLE. Your WILL and wellbeing come first. My role in the struggle is not about perks, position, title or entitlement but to fight for you," he said.
Mnangagwa revealed to the Bloomberg at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) currently underway in New York that he is creating an office of the opposition leader with the state obligated to finance the new office.
However, Chamisa dismissed the alleged offer saying the struggle for democracy is not for perks or entitlement.
"Don't be misled by headlines…There's no offer from Mnangagwa and no dialogue or contact with him.
"Our struggle is by and for YOU THE PEOPLE. Your WILL and wellbeing come first. My role in the struggle is not about perks, position, title or entitlement but to fight for you," he said.
Source - 263chat
