The law design permits unilateral, arbitrary & vindictive processes deprives the electorate of their choice & deprives the recalled person a right to be heard. It would only make sense if the law permitted adjudication prior to a recall being effected said Jeremiah Bamu Parliament of Zimbabwe

his debate was there in 2009-2013. It is time to see the effect. Party led Recalls have had a calamitous effect on Zimbabwe’s democracy and have led to sweetheart deals. Elisabeth Valerio Linda Tsungirirai Masarira Jeremiah Bamu #PurplePolitics ALBINO TRUST OF ZIMBABWE #Youth4SDGs Zimbabwe Council of Churches HABAKKUK TRUST Zim Media Review

sentiments from the floor are that..Recall laws must form part of the electoral reform agenda as they are a grave threat to the current (albeit very small) democratic space & the future. There's need for a more robust & inclusive process in recalls Elisabeth Valerio Linda Tsungirirai Masarira Jeremiah Bamu

Dr Zamchiya said recalls should not be used to deal with intra-party democracy and urged political parties to be citizen centered & amend the Constitution to speak to the origins, timelines, petition thresholds, petition review & referendum Parliament of Zimbabwe Jeremiah Bamu Ministry of Justice, Legal & Parliamentary Affairs

before a recall can be effected it would be essential for the Speaker of Parliament of Zimbabwe the Minister of Ministry of Justice, Legal & Parliamentary Affairs with the help of Zimbabwe Electoral Commission to be satisfied that this candidate was sponsored by this party &only then can a recall be effected ZLHR Linda Tsungirirai Masarira Elisabeth Valerio

Dr Phillan Zamchiya explained that recalls depend on the democratic system e.g some countries can recall the President while some countries recall only Parliamentarians Elisabeth Valerio Linda Tsungirirai Masarira Parliament of Zimbabwe #PurplePolitics Rchipfunde-vava GNDEM Exchanges ALBINO TRUST OF ZIMBABWE Women's Coalition of Zimbabwe #Youth4SDGs

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RESULTS.. Harare East & Mt Pleasant National Assembly by-elections Zimbabwe Electoral Commission Zim Media Review Open Parly ZW 263Chat.com 🇿🇼 NewsDay Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Council of Churches EFZ HABAKKUK TRUST ZLHR ALBINO TRUST OF ZIMBABWE Women's Coalition of Zimbabwe #PurplePolitics Deaf Zimbabwe Trust ZiVA #Youth4SDGs DailyNewsZim #ZimRightsLIVE

As we await the counting and announcement of Harare East and Mt Pleasant National Assembly results, ZESN urges the electorate to exercise patience and observe peace. Zimbabwe Electoral Commission Zimbabwe Council of Churches HABAKKUK TRUST EFZ Media Monitors #Youth4SDGs ALBINO TRUST OF ZIMBABWE ZLHR Rchipfunde-vava Electoral Support Network of Southern Africa

#27Aprilbyelections #YourVoteIsYourRight Media Monitors #Youth4SDGs ALBINO TRUST OF ZIMBABWE Women's Coalition of Zimbabwe Harare Residents' Trust NASCOHZWᅠ EFZ ZLHR Legal Resources Foundation Parliament of Zimbabwe Project Vote 263🇿🇼 Deaf Zimbabwe Trust #ZimRightsLIVE #PurplePolitics The Zimbabwe Peace Project Zimbabwe Union of Journalists MISA Zimbabwe Electoral Support Network of Southern Africa Rchipfunde-vava

Section 59 of the Electoral Act provides illiterate or physically handicapped voters to receive assistance from a chosen helper. Few voters have been assisted during the by-elections. There's consistent application of electoral provisions when assistance is required by Zimbabwe Electoral Commission

Polling is still underway in Harare East & Mt Pleasant until 7 pm ZESN will continue to observe the process Zimbabwe Electoral Commission Zimbabwe Council of Churches EFZ Open Parly ZW Media Monitors Legal Resources Foundation Women and Law in Southern Africa - Zimbabwe #Youth4SDGs #LeaveNoYouthBehind Harare Residents' Trust ALBINO TRUST OF ZIMBABWE ZiVA National Youth Development Trust Women's Institute for Leadership Development Electoral Support Network of Southern Africa

On average, there are 7 polling officials & the majority being female, highlighting gender representation & staffing levels at polling stations, contributing to equitable participation & representation in electoral processes Zimbabwe Gender Commission #PurplePolitics Women's Academy for Leadership Women's Institute for Leadership Development

ZESN commends ZANU PF & independent candidates for deploying polling agents in all the polling stations where ZESN observed as this facilitates monitoring of polling processes & enabling timely interventions if required. Zimbabwe Electoral Commission #Youth4SDGs Media Monitors ALBINO TRUST OF ZIMBABWE Electoral Support Network of Southern Africa