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Statement by President Mnangagwa upon the announcement of Presidential elections results.
I ADDRESS you following the successful holding of our country’s Harmonised General Elections from the 23rd to the 24th of August 2023.
At the outset, I want to congratulate the nation for our peaceful conduct before, during and after the election processes.
This is who we are, as Zimbabweans. We fought for the right to vote over a 16-year armed protracted liberation struggle.
The democracy and right we have exercised, through our vote, was paid for by the supreme sacrifice of many sons and daughters of our great country.
I thus, commend the nation, across all provinces for the huge turnout in exercising this sacred right to vote.
As the people of Zimbabwe, we have demonstrated that we are a mature democracy.
In line with our Constitution, we are collectively deepening and entrenching constitutionalism, the rule of law and good governance in our beloved, motherland.
We take pride in the fact that we are an independent and sovereign nation.
I want, therefore to congratulate all the national institutions involved in the conduct of election, in particular the independent, Zimbabwe Electoral Commission.
The elections have come and gone.
I am humbled by the trust and confidence that you my fellow country men and women have reposed on me, to once again serve as President of our great country, Zimbabwe.
There is much more work to be done.
Together, as one united people we shall continue on the growth trajectory witnessed over the last five years, no one and no place will be left behind.
I thank most heartly all those who contested in these elections, in particular the Presidential Candidates.
There are no winners or losers; but one united people of Zimbabwe.
Thus far, we have shamed our detractors who wished to see us divided and in turmoil.
We shall forever remain a united, peace-loving and resilient people, from Zambezi to Limpopo, Plumtree to Mutare, proudly singing one national anthem, under one national flag. May I pay tribute to all our churches for promoting peace and harmony.
I equally take this opportunity to thank the various Election Observation Missions who have been witnessing our electoral processes without bias.
As a sovereign state, we continue to call on all our guests to respect our national institutions, as they conclude their work.
Fellow Zimbabweans;
In this post-election period that we are now entering, let us remain vigilant and jealously guard the prevailing peaceful and tranquil environment.
That which unites us is much greater than that which could ever divide us.
I further call on us all to return to work with a greater sense of purpose towards increased production and productivity across all sectors.
We are a hardworking people and more success is ahead, as we accelerate the attainment of Vision 2030, guided by our philosophy, Nyika inovakwa, igotongwa, igonamatigwa nevene vayo. Ilizwe lakhiwa, libuswe, likhu-le-kelwe ngabanikazi balo.
God bless you all God bless Zimbabwe.
I thank you.
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