Poll date proclamation fishy, but we will not boycott: Khupe

MDC-T breakaway faction leader Thokozani Khupe (pictured) has expressed concerns over President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s decision to proclaim July 30 as the election date, saying the date was too close and did not factor in opposition parties’ electoral reform demands. She was, however, ready to slug it out with other contestants in the presidential race.

In a statement yesterday, the faction’ spokesperson, Linda Masarira said Mnangagwa rushed to gazette the election date before publication of the audited voters’ roll by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission, casting aspersions over the credibility of the polls.

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