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'Poll dates uncertain,' says Welshman Ncube
28 Feb 2013 at 05:57hrs | Views
MDC president Welshman Ncube yesterday said political parties in the inclusive government agreed on the July timeline for general elections, but June would be more feasible to allow for a possible runoff before the world tourism conference in August.
Ncube said holding elections in July would be a big gamble because the timing of a runoff would coincide with the United Nations World Tourism Organisations conference to be co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Zambia in Victoria Falls and Livingstone respectively.
Speaking about the practicality of the elections, Ncube said although July had already been agreed upon through negotiations facilitated by South African President Jacob Zuma, September would be more practical.
He said this would allow implementation of reforms if a new constitution, which is due to go for a referendum on March 16, is adopted.
Ncube said holding elections in July would be a big gamble because the timing of a runoff would coincide with the United Nations World Tourism Organisations conference to be co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Zambia in Victoria Falls and Livingstone respectively.
Speaking about the practicality of the elections, Ncube said although July had already been agreed upon through negotiations facilitated by South African President Jacob Zuma, September would be more practical.
He said this would allow implementation of reforms if a new constitution, which is due to go for a referendum on March 16, is adopted.
Source - newsday
