Paul Themba
Paul Themba
consensus constitution full national symbol
A constitution should be a symbol of national consensus. This consensus can only be established if a constitution is formulated in full consultation with the people.
immediate sure
We are the immediate targets. They are going to take away our passports. I'm sure of that.
argument banish connect dominant expressing fear opportunity people present
The argument that a lot of those people are expressing is that if you don't have an alternative to elections, you are better off participating because at least they give you an opportunity to connect with the electorate, to present your policies, to banish the fear which is dominant in Zimbabwe.
bruised created creation egos extension improve move ruling senate simply soothing
The creation of a senate is in no way a move to improve legislative oversight. It has simply been created as an extension of presidential patronage, aimed at soothing bruised egos in the ruling party.
betrayed biggest broken challenge elections fair form free promises
Our biggest challenge is that Zimbabweans have never experienced any form of free and fair elections and have had 25 years of broken promises and betrayed dreams,
found newly principles shown
He has disregarded those principles and shown newly found dictatorial tendencies.
assault basic constitution represents rights serious
The new constitution represents a serious assault on citizens' basic rights and freedoms.