Mwonzora Calls For An Independent Electoral Commission Ahead Of Congress

Douglas Mwonzora (DM) the incumbent secretary general of the MDC has called for an independent electoral commission to address all pending issues ahead of the party congress. Below are excerpts from his interview with the Standard reporter Obey Manayiti (OM).

OM: Are you happy with congress preparations as of now?

DM: There are quite a number of issues that need to be dealt with and these include the availing of the voters roll to the members as well as the candidates; we still have to deal with finance. Our finances are not yet where we would want them to be and we are still waiting for some money to come and we are also dealing with logistical issues regarding accommodation for our delegates; but I am sure these can be dealt with before congress.

OM: You are a contestant yourself for the position of secretary-general. What are your chances of winning?

DM: Given a free and fair election, I will definitely win, but quite a number of things have to be done. An independent electoral commission has to put its foot down to avoid cheating and it must also make sure that those things that must be availed to candidates must be availed on time. The voters roll must be availed to all the candidates as agreed. It was supposed to be availed on April 29, but we are yet to receive it. There must be watertight security and also we must avoid as much as possible the running of this election by staff members of the MDC. So it depends on the way the commission will conduct this election. I do not see why people continue underestimating me every time. In 2014 I had one nomination and I went on to win by more than 1 000 votes, in 2011 I had one nomination and went on to win by more than 1 000 votes.

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