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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Southern African Development Community (SADC) election observer mission (SEOM) head to Zimbabwe, Nevers Sekwila Mumba, said there is a need for Zimbabwe to hold free, fair, and credible elections.<\/p>\n

Addressing journalists at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport following his arrival on Wednesday, Mumba said it was imperative that Zimbabwe holds credible elections. He said:<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t have a free and fair election you are going to be subjected to insecurity for quite a while.<\/p>\n

We come with a very clear mandate from the SADC region; the mandate is to ensure that we stand shoulder to shoulder with our brothers and sisters here in Zimbabwe, to elect a president of their choice.<\/p>\n

Our determination is to support every effort that is going to give us a free and fair election.<\/p>\n

Mumba added that SEOM will only observe the elections but the onus is with Zimbabweans to choose their preferred leaders. He said:<\/p>\n

My team and I are dedicating ourselves to ensuring that we are part of the process to give Zimbabweans an opportunity to make a choice of their own.<\/p>\n

They make a choice, we are just the eyes and we encourage peace.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Zimbabwe<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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