Zimbabwe's opposition party demands new elections overseen by neighboring nations. Citizens Coalition for Change party, the main opposition party in Zimbabwe emphasized its refusal to accept anything less.
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00:00 In the aftermath of Zimbabwe's recent elections, the Citizens' Coalition for Change, also
00:09 known as CCC, the main opposition party, has demanded a re-election of the polls, citing
00:14 significant flaws in the electoral process.
00:17 The CCC emphasized the need for a fresh and proper election to resolve the ongoing crisis.
00:22 The party raised concerns about deliberate voter suppression, leading to low voter turnout
00:27 in urban areas where the CCC typically garners strong support.
00:33 In the recently concluded elections, President Emerson Manangagwa of the ruling ZANU-PF was
00:37 declared the winner with approximately 53% of the vote, while the CCC's Nelson Chamisa
00:43 received 44%.
00:44 However, the credibility of these results has been questioned by political analysts.
00:49 There have been constant assertions from the CCC that the entire election was flawed.
00:56 But these claims have been met with counterclaims from ZANU-PF denying any attempt to influence
01:01 the outcome.
01:03 Despite calls for transparency and resolution through legal means, the CCC's prospects for
01:08 success in mounting a legal challenge are uncertain due to perceived judicial control
01:13 by the ZANU-PF.
01:15 Observers have suggested that the opposition could seek support from the Southern African
01:19 Development Community, SADC, to advocate for a re-run of the elections under international
01:24 supervision.
01:26 SADC meanwhile has criticized the irregularities in the polls, while the European Union's observer
01:31 mission highlighted a climate of fear during the elections.
01:36 Now in response to the EU's report, Zimbabwe's foreign ministry summoned European ambassadors
01:41 and criticized their findings as misrepresentations and allegations.
01:47 The situation remains tense in Zimbabwe as the opposition seeks avenues to address their
01:52 concerns and push for a fair and transparent resolution to the election controversy.
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