Mnangagwa Is Refusing To Dialogue- Chamisa

In an interview with NewsDay reporter Obey Manayiti (ND), MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa (NC)said President Mnangagwa has not responded to his request for dialogue.

Chamisa said Mnangagwa’s tweet saying he was ready for dialogue was just a public relations stunt. He said Mnangagwa must not ignore his calls for a dialogue. Chamisa added that it is not possible to move on without resolving the legitimacy issues. He however said he is not asking for a Government of National Unity (GNU). Below is an excerpt of the interview:

ND: You spoke about resolving the legitimacy problem through dialogue. Are you ready to dialogue with Zanu PF?

NC: We offered dialogue as an answer to resolve the legitimacy issue and there hasn’t been a response from Mr Mnangagwa. Perhaps he feels it is not necessary but he will discover that it is necessary. Like I said, you cannot govern without the consent of the governed. Government is a contract and it is early advice to Mr Mnangagwa not to ignore citizens particularly the over 2,6 million who voted for me. It is really unfortunate and it cannot be sustained…

ND: Are you ready for a GNU?

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NC: Dialogue doesn’t mean that there will be a Government of National Unity or inclusive government, but dialogue is a gesture of moving the nation forward. This country is divided and it requires a united front. Without unity of purpose and singularity of the national objectives and common vision, it is difficult to have answers to people’s problems. It is impossible. Going to the international community with a divided view will not help us because there are questions that need to be resolved.

ND: So, it is not you who refused dialogue?

NC: You must emphasize that because a lot of people think that it is me who is refusing to dialogue. His (Mnangagwa’s) tweet was just a PR (public relations) tweet and on the ground there is nothing, he hasn’t shown any interest.

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