The Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) says Zanu (PF) used the ZBC to broadcast laughable lies that the MDC, students, labour and other civic activists disrupted the constitution conference.The rowdy and violent scenes that brought the constitutional proceedings to a standstill took place in front of cameras, read a statement from the MDC. These scenes are on record and footage is available showing Zanu (PF) senior members Saviour Kasukuwere, Patrick Zhuwawo and Joseph Chinotimba leading the mayhem. The three are certainly not and will never be MDC members.
The party said it had no political interest in disrupting the constitution-making process, whereas Zanu (PF) had every reason to want to avoid a people-driven constitution since they were resoundingly rejected by the people of Zimbabwe on March 29, 2008.
The Zanu (PF)-induced chaos is obviously meant to derail the constitution-making
process and to prevent the people of Zimbabwe from writing their own constitution, said the party.
Zanu (PF) has not only walked out, but disrupted a roadmap clearly defined by SADC and the AU as the only route to having legitimate leadership in Zimbabwethey have
publicly declared war against the people of Zimbabwe who want a constitution by
themselves and for themselves. The MDC is now urging the Southern African Development Community and the African Union to immediately intervene.