Statement from the MDC Secretary-General

There are recent widespread reports [see here] that Zanu PF and MDC are talking and are about to conclude an agreement to form a Government of National Unity (GNU). Nothing can be as malicious and as further from the truth.

As a matter of fact, there are no talks or discussions taking place between the two parties and most importantly, there is no agreement in the offing.

Whilst the MDC pursued dialogue in a bid to establish a Government of National Healing before the 12th June 2008, the sham and catalyptic election on 27 June 2008 totally and completely exterminated any prospects of a negotiated settlement.

It is now the firm view of the MDC that those who claim they have got a mandate to govern should govern. Chitongai tione..

Hon Tendai Biti, MP
MDC Secretary-General

Statement issued by the Movement for Democratic Change July 1 2008