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Political
maturity required for all Zimbabweans
Association of Zimbabweans Based Abroad.
(AZBA)
April 03, 2008
Once again, Zimbabweans
the world over, find themselves having to deal with inefficiencies
and political gamesmanship that has characterized the Mugabe regime
and any and all of its institutions; the Zimbabwe Elections Commission
(ZEC) being of particular interest at this time. The Mugabe regime
and Zimbabweans find themselves in very unfamiliar territory. For
the first time, since independence, the possibility of a change
of power has never been so eminent and based on election results
that have been released so far, that possibility is turning into
reality by the minute. The Association of Zimbabweans Based Abroad
calls upon all Zimbabweans to show a high level political maturity
and not slide into anarchy.
We call upon ZEC to expeditiously
release all the remaining election results. ZEC should stop feeding
speculation of election results by introducing some level of predictability
that is characteristic of similar organizations. What was needed
was a clear commitment to release results as and when collated not
to wait for external pressure. This has led to an appearance of
partisanship on ZEC's part.
To the political parties,
we urge all to place the countries welfare ahead of any personal
interests. Zimbabweans have suffered enough of political deprivation,
torture, denial of basic human rights and economic meltdown. It
is time to rebuild this nation and the people have spoken that they
want change and are ready to pick their lives once again.
To the masses
of Zimbabwe, we remind you that no political party is above reproach.
We call upon all to remain calm and not be drawn into any form of
violence. Your vote is your voice and we believe you have spoken
resoundingly.
*The Association of Zimbabweans Based Abroad (AZBA) is a non-partisan
public policy and governance think tank that brings together Zimbabweans
in the Diaspora. AZBA is headquartered in the United States of America.
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