Zimbabwe’s opposition parties unite and promise heaven as country marks 36 years of independence

Source-theZimbabwedaily

In a rare sign of unite, ten of Zimbabwe’s opposition political parties have vowed to work together tirelessly to secure the values and principles of the liberation struggle for the people.

In a joint statement to mark the country’s 36^th independence anniversary, the parties pledged their “commitment to work together with the people to find collective and common solutions to restore our national economy”.

They also promised to:

• deliver secure land rights to our people;
• restore the country’s status as the bread basket of Africa;
• bring an end to corruption;
• restore the dignity of the people and respect for their fundamental freedoms, liberties and rights underpinned by unqualified respect for the rule of law, justice and equality of all citizens;
• restore business ethics and food security;
• attract new investment and capital;
• create secure jobs;
• rehabilitate national infrastructure;
• provide basic services and effective social safety nets;
• secure the rights of working people against all forms of exploitation;
• (ensure) genuine empowerment of all citizens; and
• full restoration of democratic governance beginning with implementation of electoral reforms which will ensure that in every election the true will of the people prevails.

The statement was issued by:

1. The African Democratic Party (ADP),
2. The Democratic Assembly for Restoration And Empowerment (DARE),
3. Mavambo Kusile  Dawn (MKD),
4. Movement for Democratic Change (MDC)
5. Movement for Democratic Change-Tsvangirai (MDC-T)
6. National Constitutional Assembly (NCA)
7. People’s Democratic Party (PDP
8. Renewal Democrats of Zimbabwe (RDZ)
9. Zimbabwe African People’s Union (ZAPU)
10. Zimbabweans United for Democracy (ZUNDE)

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