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Tsvangirai says he will accept defeat in fair poll
05 Jun 2013 at 06:17hrs | Views
Movement for Democratic Change leader Morgan Tsvangirai says he will accept defeat if elections are held in a conducive environment that allows free and fair polls.
In an interview with the Zambian Post newspaper, Tsvangirai said Zimbabwe would be ready for elections this year, but there were a number of reforms that were necessary before that election could be conducted in terms of the agreed steps.
He said there were legal and political reforms necessary before holding the elections.
He said there was need for a one-month voter registration period, followed by another month of voter inspection.
In an interview with the Zambian Post newspaper, Tsvangirai said Zimbabwe would be ready for elections this year, but there were a number of reforms that were necessary before that election could be conducted in terms of the agreed steps.
He said there were legal and political reforms necessary before holding the elections.
He said there was need for a one-month voter registration period, followed by another month of voter inspection.
Source - newsday
