23 opposition supporters in Zimbabwe have appeared in court on Saturday charged with inciting violence after the historic vote.
They were arrested after police raided the opposition MDC headquarters just a day after President Emmerson Mnangagwa was declared winner of the poll.
Supporters of Mnangagwa’s main rival Nelson Chamisa have been disputing the election results claiming the vote was rigged.
Their case has been adjourned until next Monday where their lawyers will push for them to be granted bail.
Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights, a non-profit group, says the opposition supporters were charged with “committing public violence” during Wednesday’s protests in Harare.
Soldiers clashed with these supporters with six people dying after the soldiers shot into them.
Mnangagwa defends his victory
President-elect of Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa has defended his electoral victory.
On Friday he told a news conference at State House in the capital, Harare that the elections were conducted legitimately.
Mnangagwa said the process was free and fair and therefore legitimizes his victory at the poll.
Mnangagwa was declared winner of Monday’s historic on Thursday. He secured 50.8 percent of the votes while MDC’s Chamisa obtained 44.3 percent of total votes.
Mnangagwa, 75 became President last year after his former boss, Robert Mugabe resigned.
Mugabe was forced out of power after a military takeover which many believe was masterminded by Mnangagwa.
The former deputy of Mugabe after becoming president promised reforms including ensuring a free and fair election.
Source: Africafeeds.com
