HARARE - The MDC-T has officially invited the the National Constitutional Assembly (NCA) to conduct the litmus congress elections that are set for Bulawayo from the 28 April to the 1st of May. The MDC-T’s road to the congress has been marred by uncharacteristic cases of violence and many people would like to see party President Morgan Tsvangirai nab in the bud the factionalism that is being sponsored by some rich individuals in the party.
The relationship between the NCA and the MDC dates back to the National Working People’s Convention in 1999 during the formation of the party. The NCA together with the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) and Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU) were key allies during the formation of the party. In essence the alliance played an organic role in giving birth to the labour movement.
This is not the first time that the NCA has been requested to conduct the elections for the party. It conducted the MDC 2006 elections at the congress held at the City Sports Centre. NCA chairman Lovemore Madhuku will lead the delegation which will comprise of National Spokesperson Madock Chivasa, National Youth Chairperson Alois Dzvairo, Gender Chairperson Dorothy Bhebhe amongst others.
NCA spokesperson Blessing Vava said, ” We hope the MDC will emerge a stronger, united and committed movement in the quest for the full democratization of Zimbabwe after this congress. It is our firm belief that violence, factionalism and intolerance will weaken the party ahead of the national plebiscite. “The party should guard against counter revolutionary forces and reactionary elements who are working nicodemously to disturb the smooth running of congress.”
The Assembly that was once headed by Tsvangirai assured delegates that the much awaited elections will be free and fair.
“As a neutral organisation we will not be biased towards any candidates and the choice of the delegates supporters will prevail,” said Vava.
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