Rights groups shoot down calls for poll freeze

RIGHTS groups have dismissed the Douglas Mwonzora-led MDC-T call for postponement of the 2023 elections, describing the proposal as illegal and a gross violation of citizens’ rights.

On Sunday, MDC-T national chairperson Morgen Komichi told NewsDay that the opposition party believed that dialogue with President Emmerson Mnangagwa was the way to go, adding that holding elections without reforms was a waste of time.

Currently, the MDC-T is engaged in meetings to deliberate on Mnangagwa’s response to their plea to engage in dialogue.

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