In a statement released yesterday, NCA Chairperson, Lovemore Madhuku hailed the Constitutional Court ruling saying it had put to an end the anxiety that had gripped Zimbabweans over when elections will be held.
He said the judgment has helped to "restore the rule of law to the electoral process" and protects Zimbabweans form "the tyranny of dominant politicians of the day".
"The NCA welcomes the judgment as sound in law, good to the country and an exercise in constitutionalism.
"The NCA urges the President to follow both the letter and spirit of the judgment and ensure that elections are held on or before 31 July, 2013.
While the letter of the judgment is ordering an election by 31 July, 2013, its spirit requires a free and fair election," read the statement.
Madhuku said it is important for stakeholders to appreciate that the Constitutional Court ruling is final and can no longer be negotiated.
"All voters and political parties must accept that the date of the elections can no longer be negotiated beyond 31 July, 2013. The judgment of the Constitutional Court is binding on SADC. SADC has to work within the time-frame outlined in the judgment and provide its facilitation only with a view to an election on or before 31 July, 2013," read the statement.
Madhuku said that the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission still has enough time for voter registration before the polls are held. He reiterated calls for a credible voter's roll.
"The NCA believes that there is adequate time for voter registration if ZEC works to its full capacity. ZEC must therefore ensure that there is a credible voter's roll before the elections.
"The NCA reiterates its call for a peaceful election and looks forward to a post-election devotion by all to improving our life and working towards a democratic and prosperous country," read the statement.
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