Let the people speak

But Zimbabweans in the streets of Harare feel that the 87-year-old oppressor, in power since 1980, should pass the baton to young genes.
At the ZRP Morris Depot last week Mugabe, who now leans on the podium whenever he delivers his usually long speeches, had to be provided with a chair.
This is what the people have to say:
Mugabe is very old, what does he want in order to leave office? We have voted against him since 2000 and we will do the same in the next election, – John Mangwiro.
The President wants elections this year because he feels that he has some power left in him. He is afraid of delaying the election much further because he may not be able to last until next year, – Owen Maremba.
They (Mugabes party) are doubtful whether he will be able to campaign because of his age and failing health, so they would want to speed up elections before he knocks down, – John Makumbe.
If Mugabe wants election then he will have to go alone. We are not going to put ourselves at risk until Mugabe implements in full measures that will ensure a free and fair election, -Rosemary Mberesi.
The man has some traditional medicine that keeps him going. Most people of his age are now frail but not him. It is his will that will keep him going, – Misheck Muzenda.
Mugabe wants to remain in power to avoid be hauled before the courts for the crimes that he has committed. He destroyed my home in 2005 during Murambatsvina and made me homeless, there is no hope that I will ever get a home and thanks to Mugabe, – Lilian Chatyoka, who sells newspapers in Harare and lives at Hopley Farm.