HARARE – Opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) says Zimbabweans should exercise their constitutional rights to do peaceful protests against the outcome of the August elections which saw President Emmerson Mnangagwa controversially declared winner.
Speaking Wednesday at a press conference in Harare, CCC deputy spokesperson Ostallos Siziba reiterated party claims the country was in a constitutional crisis emanating from a poll flagged as fraudulent by election observer missions.
Siziba said it was incumbent upon all citizens regardless of political affiliation to register their displeasure over the manner with which the poll was handled.
“We firmly affirm that it is the fundamental constitutional right of citizens to express their grievances regarding the deeply flawed August 23 elections,” Siziba said.
“With unwavering determination, we are committed to pursuing our diverse initiatives aimed at resolving the prevailing constitutional crisis.
“As emphasized before, it is imperative for Zimbabweans to assert their dissatisfaction with the manner in which the election process, as outlined in section 59 of the constitution, was conducted.
“We are steadfast in our determination to pursue various initiatives aimed at resolving the current constitutional crisis.”
Siziba also repeated party calls for fresh polls in the country, arguing the August election outcome does not reflect the will of the people.
He said the main opposition has mandated party leader Nelson Chamisa to pursue dialogue with Mnangagwa, civil society and church leaders on possible solutions to unlock the current political logjam.
