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'Tsvangirai brought before the courts a fabrication by British Ambassador'
17 Aug 2013 at 07:48hrs | Views
Political analyst and Zanu-PF Politburo member Professor Jonathan Moyo says the MDC-T was embarrassed that it brought before the courts a fabrication by British Ambassador to Zimbabwe Ms Deborah Bronnert which had not basis.
Prof Moyo was speaking after the withdrawal of the court application by Mr Tsvangirai, who was beaten by President Mugabe in the July 31 presidential election. This now pave the way for the inauguration of President Mugabe.
"No one besides Tsvangirai and Ambassador Bronnert made the allegation that there were 10 000 assisted voters in one constituency. Tsvangirai said he was advised without disclosing who advised him. When pushed to prove their allegations, they failed to do so.
"What is unfortunate is that they have wasted and delayed inauguration of the President without any reason. He has denied Zimbabweans enjoyment of their votes. This is an attack on our national interest."
Prof Moyo said it was important to respect the country's laws and institution.
"These (courts) are not playing grounds for children. You cannot treat an election petition like going to the toilet. They must be taken to task and apologise to the nation."
Prof Moyo said Ambassador Bronnert should also apologise to President Mugabe and Zimbabweans for making false allegations.
One of the long time allies of the MDC-T and secretary general of the Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe, Mr Raymond Majongwe, yesterday said the MDC-T was a myopic party, adding they could have seen this coming before lodging the application.
He said the fact that Sadc, the AU, Comesa and the rest of the world endorsed the elections and lauded the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission for a job well done meant that the elections was a done deal.
"The MDC-T should have said lets go back to the drawing board and examine where we went wrong, pick up the pieces and move forward. Right now the MDC-T as a party, the centre might not be holding. They need to do serious paradigm shift, behave like an African party and be focused as a Zimbabwean political party.
"They must know that they are fighting against Zanu-PF, not any other party and that calls for seriousness.
"As for leadership change, it's up to them, but they must do serious soul searching," he said.
Prof Moyo was speaking after the withdrawal of the court application by Mr Tsvangirai, who was beaten by President Mugabe in the July 31 presidential election. This now pave the way for the inauguration of President Mugabe.
"No one besides Tsvangirai and Ambassador Bronnert made the allegation that there were 10 000 assisted voters in one constituency. Tsvangirai said he was advised without disclosing who advised him. When pushed to prove their allegations, they failed to do so.
"What is unfortunate is that they have wasted and delayed inauguration of the President without any reason. He has denied Zimbabweans enjoyment of their votes. This is an attack on our national interest."
Prof Moyo said it was important to respect the country's laws and institution.
"These (courts) are not playing grounds for children. You cannot treat an election petition like going to the toilet. They must be taken to task and apologise to the nation."
Prof Moyo said Ambassador Bronnert should also apologise to President Mugabe and Zimbabweans for making false allegations.
One of the long time allies of the MDC-T and secretary general of the Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe, Mr Raymond Majongwe, yesterday said the MDC-T was a myopic party, adding they could have seen this coming before lodging the application.
He said the fact that Sadc, the AU, Comesa and the rest of the world endorsed the elections and lauded the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission for a job well done meant that the elections was a done deal.
"The MDC-T should have said lets go back to the drawing board and examine where we went wrong, pick up the pieces and move forward. Right now the MDC-T as a party, the centre might not be holding. They need to do serious paradigm shift, behave like an African party and be focused as a Zimbabwean political party.
"They must know that they are fighting against Zanu-PF, not any other party and that calls for seriousness.
"As for leadership change, it's up to them, but they must do serious soul searching," he said.
Source - herald
