Sadc executive secretary Dr Stergomena Lawrence Tax is
right to appeal to all political leaders in Zimbabwe to support national
dialogue, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Dr Sibusiso Moyo has
said.
In a statement yesterday, he said it was unfortunate, but
not surprising that MDC-Alliance spokespersons were attacking Dr Tax.
“Dr Tax is completely on target in her appeal to all
political leaders to come together in support of this ongoing national
dialogue, aimed at healing the toxic polarisation which continues to divide our
nation and providing a viable platform for all to be heard and for all to
contribute towards lasting solutions to the many challenges which confront our
young nation,’’ he said.
The recent visit to Zimbabwe by former South African
president Mr Thabo Mbeki, Dr Moyo said, was reflective of and resonated well
with the Sadc region’s support for a fully inclusive national dialogue.
“That is what is needed. That is what His Excellency
(President Mnangagwa) has repeatedly called for. That is what the region would
hope to see.”
Dr Moyo further said: “Since Dr Tax made her perfectly
reasonable comments, MDC-A spokespersons have taken their public utterances
and, it seems, their misconceptions surrounding President Mbeki’s efforts, to
an altogether different level — perhaps intentionally seeking to undermine his
well-intentioned efforts whilst also further exposing the opportunism which
often characterises the MDC A and elements of its leadership.’’
He said Dr Tax was merely appealing to all political
players — MDC-A included — to put the national interest first and to join the
process.
The Government of Zimbabwe
fully subscribes to that appeal. “There can be no going back on the 2018
election outcome.There can be no special dispensation — beyond POLAD — to
accommodate any political players,’’ Dr Moyo said. Herald
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