...as Zanu PF limits meetings per ward in Harare and Bulawayo In interview Majome who is from the larger MDC said that the party will resist efforts by Zanu Pf to reduce meetings in the cities of Harare and Bulawayo that are due tomorrow in direct disregard to the agreed formula.
“Zanu PF wants to cause mayhem in the country. People are likely to stamped because of the limited days. We want the constitution to be inclusive so that every person gets an opportunity to participate,”
said Majome.
Meetings in rural areas where Zanu PF claims to have the majority of supporters have been fairly attended. However Majome and the Minister of Constitutional Parliamentary Affairs Eric Matinenga have expressed concerns over the number of people who contribute during the outreach meetings amid claims by NGOs that Zanu PF has selected a few people to speak and silence those who may have different views.
“I am the person leading the outreach teams for Harare and have noticed that a single meeting in a ward is not enough Zanu PF wants to prevent people from contributing. But that may result in accidents,”
said Majome.
However Copac Co-Chairperson Paul Mangwana of Zanu PF is adamant that the meetings will not be reduced even if there are threats to the public due to overcrowding.
Mangwana said only a few wards in Harare have been given the green light to hold two meetings at two separate venues due to their geographical and demographic set up.
“This issue has since been clarified and we are already announcing the venues for the meetings. Only a few wards have been found to be in need of 2 meetings per ward,” said Mr. Mangwana.
In the past during elections Zanu PF has managed to limit the number polling stations in urban areas where the MDC draws most of its supporters.
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