President Jacob Zuma Crisis Coalition in Zimbabwe regional coordinator, Dewa Mavhinga, told SW Radio Africa last week that Zuma should not have any excuses why he cannot urge the regional bloc to lend its assistance in the management of elections and in setting up mechanisms to prevent violence.
It is no longer the preserve of Zanu (PF) to have a say on who gets invited to monitor elections. There is an inclusive government that was brought about by the intervention of SADC.
With all the credible evidence before the facilitation team, it is prudent for SADC to assist in the management of elections and in setting up mechanisms to prevent violence because the next election may be no different from the chaotic and violent June 2008 polls, Mavhinga said.
Mavhinga, a lawyer by profession, added, we are confident that as long as we keep up the pressure on Zuma and SADC, there is reason to be optimistic about far reaching reforms to the electoral law and addressing key issues such as the voters roll.
Zimbabwes civil society two weeks ago urged Southern African leaders to ensure the countrys next elections comply with regional benchmarks for democratic polls, requiring an independent body to run polls and ensuring the military do not interfere with voting.
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