Electoral reform demands

October 27, 2016

Source: Community Youth Development Trust

Electoral reform demands to be handed over to Parliamentary committee Saturday 29 October 2016:

As Community Youth Development Trust, we believe that for Zimbabwe to address youth apathy the forthcoming election there is need to create a free and fair environment by introducing new electoral reforms.

We therefore propose that the following issues should be encompassed in the Zimbabwe’s Electoral law:

The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) should be totally independent free from party politics
Open more space for stakeholders in Voter Education other than ZEC
Reviewing provisions relating to Voters Registration and the Voters’ Roll to ensure they enhance the credibility of Zimbabwean elections
Extending the franchise and the Right to Vote to all citizens of Zimbabwe, wherever they may be i.e. Diaspora
Reconstituting the Electoral Court in compliance with the Constitution
Ensure the invitation of Election Observers as an exclusive function of the body entrusted with the conduct of the polls
Enhancing the role of ZEC in electoral boundary Delimitation

Source: Community Youth Development Trust

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