The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission on Tuesday announced that a total of 3,079,966 people had voted “yes” while slightly more than 179,000 rejected it and 56,627 ballots were spoiled.
“The people of Zimbabwe have overwhelmingly voted for a new Constitution, endorsing a new dispensation and a new value system that sets in motion a new and democratic paradigm for the country,” said Tsvangirai.
He added: “From the Zambezi to the Limpopo, millions voted for a new area that respects human dignity, an era that will see the broadening of basic human rights, the empowerment of women and the setting of term limits for the President and heads of other public bodies,” he said.
He expressed optimism that a new constitution, set to sail through Parliament and receive presidential assent, would foster respect for the rule of law and human rights, adding that any violations of the people’s charter would not be tolerated.
“We must congratulate ourselves for this achievement. The major lesson as we put into effect this new Constitution is that indeed, a new Zimbabwe is possible well within our lifetime,” said Tsvangirai.
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Can we really believe a piece of paper will change the political landscape that much or that mugabe and his generals will adhere to a constitution that forces them to release their grip on power?…..me thinks not.
zvakatiomera isu vana tumbude chedu kuvoter chete vanokohwa vokohwa zvavo. ungaidii n’anga iri kutonga yakabata dehenya remsoro wemunhu