As it stands, it is not very clear how the votes cast between July 14 and 15 will be kept. What we have heard is that they will be in the possession of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission and the police, who will guard the ballot round the clock until time comes for them to be opened and counted together with those cast on July 31.
It is disturbing that the election directorates of the parties we have talked to are not completely certain how the security of the ballots will be ensured. They seem not to be sure what role they will play in watching over the ballots to ensure that they are not tampered with between now and then.
What is obvious from this confusion is that ZEC is not adequately educating the parties on what will happen, and also that the parties themselves might not be doing enough to engage the commission.
But, whatever the case, the ballots need to be secure. It is therefore our passionate plea to ZEC and the parties that they actively liaise so that the ballots are handled in a transparent manner.
This is vital for the avoidance of claims of fraud and illegitimacy around the crucial general election which, as the SADC Observer Mission recently said, is being keenly watched by the whole world.
There have been accusations of ballot boxes being stuffed with illegitimate votes in the past. This time around, we must avoid those allegations in order that we are able to forge ahead with the much needed transformation and regeneration, after more than a decade of instability and economic collapse.
We expect the Zimbabwe Republic Police, ZEC and the political parties to work together to guarantee the legitimacy of the election, and the first port of call is the safety of the special ballots.
Post published in: Editor: Wilf Mbanga
Bob and his wife Grace in Masvingo rally sent a very clear message that you vote for ZANU PF you are voting for a ONE PARTY STATE. Bob intimated that Cde Tekere blocked the move for a ONE PARTY STATE in 1987 and he was expelled from ZANU PF. What does ONE PARTY STATE mean?? It means going back to old days of Leninism and Marxism, Maotsetung and the Juche Idea dead ideologies; Rule by Junta Decree and not just Presidential Decrees; Slavery – more oppression than what ZANU PF has done in 33 years of poor Leadership. ZANU PF pulled out of the Commonwealth and will pull out of SADC and AU once they win July 31 elections. Bob will cancel the new Constitution and impose Sharia Law. It means Bob will be a true Dictator as he has done in 33 years. Military rule will be supreme and there will be no Democracy and no Human Rights. Surely the Old man does not believe in Democracy, he is for bundu/jungle law; DOG EAT DOG. This is a big warning to people of Zimbabwe to vote wisely. Bob wants to bring back the Zimbabwe Dollar which Gono can print and sell to poor Zimbabweans and get their hard currency free of charge. ONE PARTY STATE AT THIS MODERN TIME JUST SHOWS HOW OLD BOB IS NOW. When you get old a number of your body organs deteriorate by nature including your thinking capacity e.g. Bob’s boring last speech at the National Stadium was a disaster even to his followers of Mapostori. The confused speech showed clearly his old age. None can help him on his old age because it cannot be reversed whether he likes it or not. WE SAY NO! NO! NO! to ONE PARTY STATE. Please vote out such confused politicians. Baba Jukwa please remind voters about ZANU PF brutality through all newspapers showing the torture, killings, knifings and all those horrible chops of human flesh in color on Monday and Tuesday lest the people forget about Gukurahungi, Murambaswina, and the 2008/2009 killings as they go to vote. People should see ZANU PF in action as they go to vote the following day.
Baba Jukwa I wish to advise all independent News Papers to show pictures and videos of all horrible brutal acts of ZANU PF from Gukurahundi,Murambaswina, 2008/9 ZANU PF Madness after losing elections, brutality against MDC, the PM and the Minister of Finance in leg-irons, Chamisa bruised/beaten by CIOs at the Airport, the killings and dismembering/burnings of bodies as part of closing campaigns for 31, July, 2013 Elections
Baba Jukwa I wish to advise all independent News Papers to show pictures and videos of all horrible brutal acts of ZANU PF from Gukurahundi,Murambaswina, 2008/9 ZANU PF Madness after losing elections, brutality against MDC, the PM and the Minister of Finance in leg-irons, Chamisa bruised/beaten by CIOs at the Airport, the killings and dismembering/burnings of bodies as part of closing campaigns for 31, July, 2013 Elections