Mwonzora elected Nera spokesperson

Zim Now Writer

Movement for Democratic Change leader, Douglas Mwonzora, was elected for the National Electoral Reforms Agenda, a coalition of 25 political parties, including some that did not participate in the 2023 elections.

Nera aims to advocate for electoral reforms in the country, given Zimbabwe’s history of disputed elections.

Speaking on the objectives of Nera, Mwonzora said: “The aim of Nera is to spearhead electoral reforms in the country. Our country has a history of disputed elections, and we need to stop that. Membership of Nera is open to all political parties whether they participated in previous elections or not.”

MDC-T did not take part in the 2023 harmonised elections, arguing the country needed to implement electoral reforms first.

Previously, Citizens Coalition for Change leader, Nelson Chamisa, has threatened to boycott elections until electoral reforms were implemented.

He, however, contested and lost in both the 2018 and 2023 elections.

Electoral reforms are one of the recommendations of the Mothlanthe Commission report, which investigated the August 1, 2018 shooting incident in Harare in which six civilians were killed.

Zimbabwe has a history of disputed elections, with the 2023 polls being marred by allegations of Zanu PF violence against opposition supporters and claims of election result manipulation in collaboration with the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission.