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First Draft Constitution Of Zimbabwe by COPAC
03 May 2012 at 13:19hrs | Views
This is a copy of the first Draft Constitution Of Zimbabwe by COPAC.
PREAMBLE We the people of Zimbabwe, United in our diversity by our common desire for freedom, justice and equality, and our heroic resistance to colonialism, racism and all forms of domination,
Exalting and extolling the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives during the Chimurenga / Umvukela and national liberation struggles, Honouring our forbears and compatriots who toiled for the progress of our country, Recognising the need to entrench democracy, the rule of law, and good, open and accountable governance,
Reaffirming our commitment to upholding and defending fundamental human rights and freedoms,
Celebrating the richness of our natural resources and the vibrancy of our traditions and cultures, which were bequeathed to us by Providence and our forebears,
Determined to overcome the manifold vices and injustices destructive of progress,
Cherishing freedom, peace, justice, tolerance, prosperity and patriotism in search of new frontiers under a common destiny,
Acknowledging the supremacy of Almighty God, in whose hands our future lies,
Resolve by the tenets of this Constitution to commit ourselves to build a vital nation, founded on values of fairness, honesty and the dignity of hard work,
And, imploring the guidance and support of Almighty God, hereby make this Constitution and commit ourselves to it as the fundamental law of our beloved land.
Click Here To Read The: First COPAC Consolidated Draft Constitution
PREAMBLE We the people of Zimbabwe, United in our diversity by our common desire for freedom, justice and equality, and our heroic resistance to colonialism, racism and all forms of domination,
Exalting and extolling the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives during the Chimurenga / Umvukela and national liberation struggles, Honouring our forbears and compatriots who toiled for the progress of our country, Recognising the need to entrench democracy, the rule of law, and good, open and accountable governance,
Reaffirming our commitment to upholding and defending fundamental human rights and freedoms,
Celebrating the richness of our natural resources and the vibrancy of our traditions and cultures, which were bequeathed to us by Providence and our forebears,
Determined to overcome the manifold vices and injustices destructive of progress,
Cherishing freedom, peace, justice, tolerance, prosperity and patriotism in search of new frontiers under a common destiny,
Acknowledging the supremacy of Almighty God, in whose hands our future lies,
Resolve by the tenets of this Constitution to commit ourselves to build a vital nation, founded on values of fairness, honesty and the dignity of hard work,
And, imploring the guidance and support of Almighty God, hereby make this Constitution and commit ourselves to it as the fundamental law of our beloved land.
Click Here To Read The: First COPAC Consolidated Draft Constitution
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