Categories: News

Zimbabwe legislator says women should not wear underwear on voting day

Movement for Democratic Change legislator Priscillah Misihairabwi-Mushonga says women should not wear underwear on voting day to make sure that they vote for a woman candidate.

According to a video posted by the Voice of America, the outspoken legislator, who once took used panties to Parliament to press for the banning of the sale of used underwear, said: "When you are gripped by a demon that wants you to vote for a man, lift up your skirts and check your bottom and then you will know who to vote for."

She insisted, however, that women should not wear their underwear only on voting day.

Women, across all political parties, are pressing for a 50-50 representation in Parliament.

The elections are due in three months and most parties have asked aspiring candidates to submit their CVs for consideration.

Zimbabwe currently has 60 reserved seats for women in the 270-member National Assembly.

 

(704 VIEWS)

This post was last modified on April 5, 2018 11:54 am

Charles Rukuni

The Insider is a political and business bulletin about Zimbabwe, edited by Charles Rukuni. Founded in 1990, it was a printed 12-page subscription only newsletter until 2003 when Zimbabwe's hyper-inflation made it impossible to continue printing.

Recent Posts

The Zimbabwe Gold will regain its value if the government does this…

Economist Eddie Cross says the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) will regain its value if the government…

October 16, 2024

Is Harare the least democratic province in Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare, which is a metropolitan province, is the least democratic province in the…

October 11, 2024

Zimbabweans against extension of presidential term in office

Nearly 80% of Zimbabweans are against the extension of the president’s term in office, according…

October 11, 2024

Zimbabwe government biggest loser when there is a discrepancy in the exchange rate

The government is the biggest loser when there is a discrepancy between the official exchange…

October 10, 2024

What is wrong with Zimbabwe? It’s not the economy but the government and its leadership

Zimbabwe is currently in turmoil after it devalued its five-month old currency, the Zimbabwe Gold…

October 1, 2024

Zimbabwe devalues ZiG by 44%, reduces amount people can take out from $10 000 to $2 000

Zimbabwe today devalued its local currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), by 44% to trade at…

September 27, 2024