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By MacDonald Dzirutwe | Reuters Former President Robert Mugabe said that he would vote for Zimbabwe's opposition in Monday's elections, turning to the government's allies before the first vote since then. They have ousted it de facto.
Outgoing President Emmerson Mnangagwa, a long-time Mugabe ally, faces Nelson Chamisa, a 40-year-old lawyer and pastor who aspires to become the youngest Zimbabwean head of state
. Mnangagwa has only a slight lead over Chamisa, which would make a second round possible on September 8th.
Mugabe, whose 37-year-old government ended when he was forced to resign in November, told reporters at his hotel in Harare. "The Mnangagwa government was unconstitutional and ruled by the gun." "I hope the choice of tomorrow's vote will throw the military government and bring us back to constitutionality," said a frail Mugabe.
"I said that I could not vote for those who brought me into this situation … so he remains Chamisa."
Mugabe, one of the last "Great Men" "From African politics he still hovers over Zimbabwean politics and he can still influence the first vote without his name on the ballot since the country has obtained the independence of Britain in 1980.
Although it becomes increasingly unpopular corruption has plunged the economy into decline, it maintains its support in its rural center where supporters remain bitter over the manner in which he was abducted.
Mnangagwa, known as "crocodile", an animal famed in the Zimbabwean tradition, or his rage and ruthlessness, was removed from office Vice President by Mugabe last November to allow his wife, Grace, to seize power, according to analysts
It was too much for the generals who drove through the streets of Harare. Mugabe under house arrest until he dies missionne face imminent dismissal.
VIOLENCE CRAARS
Mugabe said Sunday that it was "absurd total" that he wanted his wife to succeed him and claimed that he was preparing to resign at a ZANU -PF congress in December
This is the draw that Mugabe retains even seven months after sidelining him, he became the center of questions at a parallel press conference held by Chamisa
"Mr. Les Mugabe's wishes are his wishes.I will accept any voter with open hands.The more we are crazy, the more we laugh, "Chamisa said in response to a question about Mugabe's approval.
The elections under Mugabe were often undermined by violence, rigging and intimidation of the voter
electoral process, accusing the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) of bias.
Cases of intimidation and coercion have been reported, and state media are biased in favor of the Zimbabwe African National Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF). But there is a consensus that the process has been better than before.
Mnangagwa has hosted in foreign media and international observers from the EU, the United States and the Commonwealth, while opposition parties have been freely allowed to campaign. contests the result where no candidate gets more than 50% and there is runoff, there are fears of street protests and possible violence.
Dozens of people were killed in 2008. Morgan Tsvangirai, died in February. Tsvangirai retired from the competition before the vote to try to stop the bloodshed.
"A second round becomes more likely, which increases the risk of violence as in previous election cycles," said Robert Besseling. , analyst at EXX Africa.
"Although an outbreak of widespread violence as in 2008 is not expected … incidents of localized violence are increasing in frequency and intensity."
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