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Zimbabweans have been urged to participate in the Constitution-making process as this is the only way that can bring democracy in the country, the vice-president, Hon. Thokozani Khupe has said.
Addressing over 10 000 people at the Midlands North 10th anniversary celebratory rally at Gokwe Centre on Sunday, Hon. Khupe said the people’s voice can only be heard if they take part in the crafting of a new Constitution.
The 10th anniversary celebrations are being held under the theme “Celebrating a decade of courage, conviction and courage.”
“I urge each of you to take part in the drafting of the Constitution as this is the only way your issues will be heard. The Kariba Draft that Zanu PF is talking about is a nonentity,” she said.
She said Zanu PF was trying to scupper the drafting of a new Constitution by forcing the Kariba Draft on the people of Zimbabwe.
“However, Zanu PF’s move will not work as the will of the people will prevail and we will have a people-driven Constitution at the end of the day,” she said.
Hon. Khupe said the new Constitution would restore people’s dignity as it would bring in new reforms such as media and human rights reforms.
“This process will enable people to be free to move anywhere, anytime without being harassed.”
“The new Constitution will democratise public institutions such as the police and defence forces,” she said.
She also said that the MDC had joined the inclusive government in order to restore basic services such as health and education.
“The MDC remains an independent party with its own agenda but we went into the inclusive government to serve the people,” she said.
The rally was attended by several senior MDC officials including organising secretary, Hon. Elias Mudzuri, party spokesperson, Hon. Nelson Chamisa, Women’s Assembly chairperson, Hon. Theresa Makone, Youth Assembly chairperson, Hon. Thamsanqa Mahlangu and deputy organising secretary, Senator Morgen Komichi.
Meanwhile, armed soldiers prevented thousands of MDC supporters from attending the rally as they set up roadblocks along the major roads leading to Gokwe Centre.
The soldiers are operating under Operation Maguta.
One article that definitely needs including is a limitation on the number of terms a President can serve (it should be no more than two – especially if one term can be as long as five years)
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New constitution,new constitution……where is the guarantee that Zanu PF will respect the new constitution when they don’t respect the old one.I don’t see the difference here because the constitution we have calls for freedom,fair elections,protection for the people by the President etc.But we see all our rights which supposed to be protected by the constitution being trempled on by Zanu pf,hence my question….WILL ZANU PF ABIDE AND RESPECT THE NEW CONSTITUTION OR IS THIS JUST A WASTE OF OUR TIME.
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Sis Thoko say it as it is you are very right you are strong please if you can lead the MDC for it looks like our leader is a bit lost his comments about Mugabe is just like he is a spokes person for zanu pf please try to talk to him to step down and give you or Biti the rains of leadership please this man is getting lost ever from the time his wife died he is like a mad man and he loves Mugabe like i dont know where are we in the MDC ? tell us please
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