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Mujuru, Tsvangirai reluctant on coalition talks
19 Apr 2016 at 09:00hrs | Views
Opposition Zimbabwe People First (ZimPF) leader Joice Mujuru and MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai have reportedly indicated interest in joining coalition talks in coming weeks.
Recently, MDC president Welshman Ncube warned other opposition movements that time was fast running out for super pack talks to gather steam and be wrapped up.
Mujuru and Morgan Tsvangirai were initially sceptical of the coalition deal, hence, their delay in joining other opposition movements in sealing the deal.
"There are meetings slated for later this month. Tsvangirai and Mujuru have indicated they will join the coalition talks.
"Things are looking good and the good part of it is that most opposition parties, especially those seen as ‘small', have already agreed to work together," said a source.
ZimPF spokesperson, Rugare Gumbo said his party's scepticism stemmed from lack of trust and ideological differences.
"Some of the opposition parties have done things which do not fit with our vision, while others just want publicity with nothing tangible to show at the end of the day. We want concrete programmes of action that can give impetus to the democratic agenda."
Mujuru and Tsvangirai, according to sources, had been wooed into the grand coalition by former Finance minister and Mavambo/Kusile/Dawn leader Simba Makoni.
Makoni said: "Really, there is nothing much I can say other than that we are working hard to find common ground. As you have seen, we found common ground and issued a joint Independence statement. If there are any talks, you will see the results or we will tell the nation."
MDC-T secretary-general, Douglas Mwonzora said they have not been approached and as a party they are working on our political programmes.
"This is not to say we are arrogant, if invited we will be willing to work with others to remove the dictatorship," he said.
Recently, MDC president Welshman Ncube warned other opposition movements that time was fast running out for super pack talks to gather steam and be wrapped up.
Mujuru and Morgan Tsvangirai were initially sceptical of the coalition deal, hence, their delay in joining other opposition movements in sealing the deal.
"There are meetings slated for later this month. Tsvangirai and Mujuru have indicated they will join the coalition talks.
"Things are looking good and the good part of it is that most opposition parties, especially those seen as ‘small', have already agreed to work together," said a source.
ZimPF spokesperson, Rugare Gumbo said his party's scepticism stemmed from lack of trust and ideological differences.
"Some of the opposition parties have done things which do not fit with our vision, while others just want publicity with nothing tangible to show at the end of the day. We want concrete programmes of action that can give impetus to the democratic agenda."
Mujuru and Tsvangirai, according to sources, had been wooed into the grand coalition by former Finance minister and Mavambo/Kusile/Dawn leader Simba Makoni.
Makoni said: "Really, there is nothing much I can say other than that we are working hard to find common ground. As you have seen, we found common ground and issued a joint Independence statement. If there are any talks, you will see the results or we will tell the nation."
MDC-T secretary-general, Douglas Mwonzora said they have not been approached and as a party they are working on our political programmes.
"This is not to say we are arrogant, if invited we will be willing to work with others to remove the dictatorship," he said.
Source - NewsDay
