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Zim to adopt US presidential poll system
28 Jun 2012 at 11:42hrs | Views
Zanu-PF and the 2 MDC formations have tentatively agreed on a clause in the new constitution that will model Zimbabwe's presidential election along the lines of the American system whereby candidates choose their running mates.
Under the American system, a running mate is a person running with another person on a joint ticket during an election.
In the event of the presidential candidate winning the polls, the running mate automatically becomes the vice president.
Zanu-PF insiders saw the issue of a running mate as meant to address President Mugabe's internal succession problems, they said negotiators from all the parties in the inclusive government viewed it as a way of enhancing Zimbabwe's political system, making it more fascinating for the coming generations.
They added that the issue of a presidential running mate, which has been in the United States system since time immemorial, would ensure long-term political stability, which critics say, has sadly been in short supply in Zimbabwe. It would also ensure political certainty, they argued.
Meanwhile, the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission will tomorrow hold a meeting with stakeholders to come up with an agreed thrust in election related conflict resolution mechanisms. The meeting will also explore ways of building synergies in managing conflict.
Under the American system, a running mate is a person running with another person on a joint ticket during an election.
In the event of the presidential candidate winning the polls, the running mate automatically becomes the vice president.
Zanu-PF insiders saw the issue of a running mate as meant to address President Mugabe's internal succession problems, they said negotiators from all the parties in the inclusive government viewed it as a way of enhancing Zimbabwe's political system, making it more fascinating for the coming generations.
They added that the issue of a presidential running mate, which has been in the United States system since time immemorial, would ensure long-term political stability, which critics say, has sadly been in short supply in Zimbabwe. It would also ensure political certainty, they argued.
Meanwhile, the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission will tomorrow hold a meeting with stakeholders to come up with an agreed thrust in election related conflict resolution mechanisms. The meeting will also explore ways of building synergies in managing conflict.
Source - fingaz
