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Dr Tsvangirai casts his vote in Chitungwiza
16 Mar 2013 at 15:44hrs | Views
Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has cast his vote in Chitungwiza.
State media reports that there were long queues at Makoni centre early in this morning.
Addressing journalists soon after casting his vote, Tsvangirai said by voting in the referendum the people of Zimbabwe will have taken one of the most historic steps since the constitutional movement was formed.
"This is a journey that we have travelled. Those who have lost their lives will rest in peace because this is an important stage that we have been fighting for," said Tsvangirai.
Urging every eligible Zimbabwean to vote yes in the referendum, Tsvangirai said the new Constitution would create a new political dispensation.
"I wish to say to everyone, exercise your right by voting in the referendum. This is a journey to a free and fair election," Tsvangirai said.
The PM urged the people of Zimbabwe to exercise their rights by also voting.
Some people were turned away because they did not have required documents among them was a young girl who is under the age of 18.
Generally people in Chitungwiza are happy and determined to vote.
State media reports that there were long queues at Makoni centre early in this morning.
Addressing journalists soon after casting his vote, Tsvangirai said by voting in the referendum the people of Zimbabwe will have taken one of the most historic steps since the constitutional movement was formed.
"This is a journey that we have travelled. Those who have lost their lives will rest in peace because this is an important stage that we have been fighting for," said Tsvangirai.
Urging every eligible Zimbabwean to vote yes in the referendum, Tsvangirai said the new Constitution would create a new political dispensation.
"I wish to say to everyone, exercise your right by voting in the referendum. This is a journey to a free and fair election," Tsvangirai said.
The PM urged the people of Zimbabwe to exercise their rights by also voting.
Some people were turned away because they did not have required documents among them was a young girl who is under the age of 18.
Generally people in Chitungwiza are happy and determined to vote.
Source - zbc
