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Zimbabwe’s President Urges Critics to Court Amidst Election Fraud Claims

Eriki Joan UgunushebyEriki Joan Ugunushe
August 27, 2023
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Zimbabwe’s President Urges Critics to Court Amidst Election Fraud Claims
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Zimbabwe’s recently re-elected President Emmerson Mnangagwa advised critics of the election results to take their concerns to the court, responding to opposition leader Nelson Chamisa’s claim that the recent election was marred by substantial fraud.

According to the election commission’s announcement on Saturday, Mnangagwa secured victory with 52.6% of the vote, while opposition figure Nelson Chamisa of the Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC) received 44%.

Mnangagwa assumed power after the removal of long-standing leader Robert Mugabe in a military coup in 2017. His initial term was characterized by economic challenges, including high inflation, currency shortages, and unemployment.

Expressing satisfaction with the outcome, Mnangagwa remarked, “I engaged in a competition with them, and I am content that I emerged victorious in this race.” He made this statement at State House, amidst a heightened police presence in certain parts of the capital.

Chamisa, utilizing the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), countered with a strong allegation: “This is an obvious and substantial act of deception.”

It remains uncertain whether the opposition will pursue legal channels to contest the election results, considering that Zimbabwe’s judiciary has historically sided with the ruling party.

Munjodzi Mutandiri, a political analyst from the Southern Africa Liaison Office, suggested that the opposition might find more success by mobilizing public demonstrations rather than relying on the courts. He pointed out that concerns about judicial impartiality would not address the underlying issue of result legitimacy, just as the perceived bias and lack of independence within the electoral commission have contributed to the disputed outcome.

The CCC’s spokesperson, Promise Mkwananzi, released a statement highlighting disparities between the official results and the opposition’s tallies. He stated, “The CCC has initiated a thorough citizen-led review of the vote tally.”

An observer group from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) acknowledged peaceful voting conditions but noted problems such as delays, restrictions on rallies, biased state media coverage, and inadequate access to the voter roll for candidates.

President Mnangagwa criticized the observer mission, accusing them of exceeding their mandate. “I am aware that certain observer missions exceeded their assigned responsibilities,” he stated.

The head of the European Union’s observer mission raised concerns about a “climate of fear” surrounding the recent vote. The SADC mission also documented issues including voting delays, rally bans, and biased state media coverage.

Nicole Beardsworth, a politics lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand, speculated that the delayed Saturday announcement of the results might have been a response to criticisms from SADC and other observers. She remarked, “Many of us have reservations about the swiftness with which ZEC declared the presidential results.”

Although the presidential and parliamentary elections were intended to conclude within one day on Wednesday, voting was extended into Thursday in certain areas due to the delayed distribution of ballot papers. Despite doubts raised about result integrity, it’s a reminder that uncertainties persist in African elections.

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Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe is a dedicated news writer and an aspiring entertainment and media lawyer. Graduated from the University of Ibadan, she combines her legal acumen with a passion for writing to craft compelling news stories.Eriki's commitment to effective communication shines through her participation in the Jobberman soft skills training, where she honed her abilities to overcome communication barriers, embrace the email culture, and provide and receive constructive feedback. She has also nurtured her creativity skills, understanding how creativity fosters critical thinking—a valuable asset in both writing and law.

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