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HARARE – Former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, who was overthrown by the army in November, made a surprise intervention Sunday on the eve of key elections, calling on voters to resign his former left.
Appeared live since he was forced to resign by his generals, Mugabe, 94, spoke slowly, but seemed healthy sitting in a pagoda in the gardens of "Blue Roof", his sprawling mansion in Harare
. the vote that will be made tomorrow … will push back the military form of the government and bring us back to constitutionality, "he said.
In the first elections of the country since Mugabe was ousted after 37 years in power, the Zimbabwe goes to President Mnangagwa, former ally of Mugabe in the ruling ZANU-PF party, faces opposition leader Nelson Chamisa of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) in the country. [19659002] Zimbabwe's generals shocked the world last year when they took control and brought Mnangagwa into power after Mugabe tried to position his wife Grace, 53, to succeed him. [19659002] "I can not vote for those who tormented me," said Mugabe, hinting that he could vote for the MDC. "I can not vote for ZANU-PF … what's left, I think it's just Chamisa."
"It was a complete coup d'etat," said Mugabe, adding that it was "nonsense" he wanted Grace to be his successor
Grace posed for photos next to her husband after her two-hour press conference
– Close race? –
Mnangagwa, 75, who promises a fresh start for the country despite being part of the ZANU-PF elite, is the favorite with hidden military support, media 39, loyal state and a party in power.
But Chamisa, 40, who has worked extensively on the election campaign, hopes to take advantage of a young population that could vote for change.
ZANU-PF, previously fiercely loyal to Mugabe, has ruled since the country's independence from British colonial rule in 1980.
READ: Young Chamisa, Mnangagwa warhorse against Zim elections [19659014] "If Mugabe is able to go to my inauguration it is good news," said Chamisa "
" I have nothing to do with what President Mugabe would like to say as an elector.
The elections under Mugabe's authoritarian regime were often tainted by fraud and violence, and this year's campaign was dominated by accusations that the vote w
The MDC repeatedly raised allegations of Irregularities in voter lists, electoral fraud, voter intimidation and bias against the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC).
– International Observers –
The campaigns were relatively unrestricted and peaceful compared to previous elections, and some badysts point out that the pressure for the vote to be considered credible in order to draw a line in the international isolation of the Mugabe era
but a recent Afrobarometer survey of 2,400 people placed Mnangagwa at 40% and Chamisa at 37%, with 20% undecided.
Mnangagwa, accused of involvement in electoral violence and fraud under Mugabe, promised to hold a fair vote. invited to international observers – including the team of the European Union previously banned.
"What's left now, it's only one vote on Monday to vote – to vote for ZANU-PF, then we have a v" Mnangagwa told his supporters who have filled about half of the national stadium 60,000 seats at his last rally on Saturday.
"Today, we are unlocking the potential of our beloved homeland to build a new Zimbabwe for all.In spite of the accusation of Mnangagwa and the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) of 39, having tried to fix the result, Chamisa promised not to boycott the poll, saying that his party would still win.
With 5.6 million registered voters, the results of the presidential, parliamentary and are due by August 4.
A second-round vote is scheduled for September 8 if no candidate wins at least 50 per cent in the first round.
Mugabe: the day of the Lord. I am sure that the good God will help us bring a better day to Zimbabwe tomorrow @eNCA # ZimElections2018 # ZimDecides2018
– Aldrin Sampear (@AldrinSampear) July 29, 2018 [19659030] Mugabe explains how he does not want to vote for Zanu PF or two female candidates "what else is there, it's just Chamisa" @eNCA # ZimElections2018 # ZimDecides2018 [19659029] – Aldrin Sampear (@AldrinSampear) 29 July 2018
Mugabe: leave my wife alone, I want Grace to remain my grace @eNCA # ZimElections2018 # ZimDecides2018
– Aldrin Sampear (@AldrinSampear) July 29, 2018
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