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MDC welcomes SADC summit resolutions
Movement for Democratic Change (MDC)
August 19, 2011

The MDC welcomes the decision of the Heads of State of SADC for reaffirming the terms of the communiqué on Zimbabwe made in June 2011in Sandton, South Africa which among other issues calls for the full implementation of the Global Political Agreement (GPA) and the adoption of a clear roadmap before holding of a free and fair election in Zimbabwe.

The MDC is happy that contrary to the desires of Zanu PF to oust South Africa President Jacob Zuma from the position of facilitator, the just ended summit in Angola reaffirmed that President Zuma will remain the SADC facilitator on Zimbabwe.

The MDC welcomes the position taken by the SADC leaders in encouraging the three political parties to the GPA to remain committed to the agreement and finalise the roadmap by resolving all outstanding issues.

SADC reaffirmed its decision of the Sandton, Extra-Ordinary Summit and urged the Troika of the Organ to appoint a team of officials to join the facilitation team and work with the Joint Monitoring Committee (JOMIC) to ensure monitoring, evaluation and full implementation of the GPA.

We are aware that Zanu PF tried to resist the appointment of these officials to sit in JOMIC but this has come to naught.

We are happy that the SADC Troika shall develop the terms of reference, time frames and provide regular progress reports on the implementation of the outstanding GPA issues and take appropriate action.

As a party, the MDC is satisfied with the outcome of the summit. However, MDC's position is that holding of free and fair elections in Zimbabwe is only possible if all the parties' signatory to the GPA respect the agreement and come up among other things, with a firm date for a referendum on a new Constitution.

The MDC further salutes SADC for remaining unwavering in its solidarity with the people of Zimbabwe in their fight for democracy and good governance.

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