The opposition leader in Zimbabwe Morgan Tsvangirai on Thursday called on the embattled president of the country, Robert Mugabe to step down and make way for a peaceful transition process.
The leader of the Movement for Democratic Change, MDC told a news conference at his residence in Harare after returning from South Africa that Zimbabwe is “going through extraordinary circumstances”.
Mr. Tsvangirai claimed Mugabe’s rule for the past 37 years has been marked by a violence and rigged election.
“The destination point to the resolution of this crisis… is through credible, free and fair elections,” he said.
“Over the last five years… our people have endured a lot of suffering.”
Tsvangirai said the country was facing a “national crisis”, adding that leaders must confront it.
“In the formation of the MDC… To me it was never personal. It was never a personal issue. I disagreed in the manner he managed elections. I disagreed in the manner he conducted government business,” he said about Mugabe.
Mr. Mugabe has refused to step down as negotiations continue in Harare after a Military takeover. He has been placed under house arrest.
Source: Africafeeds.com
