The Supreme Court has dismissed former minister Saviour Kasukuwere's appeal against a High Court decision to disqualify him from running in the August 23 elections as an independent.
"We carefully considered the evidence and oral submissions by both counsels. The court is of the view that the appeal lacks merit. The appeal be and is hereby dismissed with no order as to costs," the three judges on the bench ruled.
Kasukuwere approached the Supreme Court after High Court judge, Justice David Mangota barred him from contesting in the presidential race.
Mangota made the ruling after Zanu PF activist, Lovedale Mangwana, approached the High Court seeking an order declaring Kasukuwere’s candidacy null and void.
Mangwana said the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) erred by accepting Kasukuwere’s nomination papers when he had been out of the country for more than 18 months.
People’s reactions:Disappointed, and we are now considering our next steps and will keep the nation informed. God bless. – Saviour Kasukuwere
Allow citizens to elect their leaders. Dont abuse state institutions to prop up your unelectability. Let the masses make a decision on @Hon_Kasukuwere and avoid using relatives to approach the courts to bid for you - Pedzisai Ruhanya
This is a sad day for democracy. Citizens and not the courts should elect national leaders. – Obey Shava
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