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concerns to the Second All Stakeholders’ Conference.
The MDC formations met for a combined 90 minutes when the draft was released by the management committee and gave it the thumbs up.
Zanu-PF spokesperson Cde Rugare Gumbo said the country might have to revert to the current Constitution if the MDC formations refuse to consider his party’s recommendations.
“We are having a Politburo meeting on Saturday and that is when we are likely to come up with a position.
“I understand that the process is now at consultation stage with Principals.
“Zanu-PF as a party is keen to have a new Constitution for Zimbabwe. The party is also keen to ensure that we hold the next general elections under the new Constitution.
“But if it (Zanu-PF) is pushed to the corner, we may consider to revert to the old (current) Constitution.
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“If that is their position (MDC formations), it is fine we are going to take a position on Saturday,” he said.
Cde Gumbo said a solution needs to be found to break the stalemate for the country to go to elections within the agreed timelines.
Sadc, at its extraordinary summit in Luanda, Angola, earlier this year, urged Zimbabwe to go for elections within 12 months.
“We need to have elections one way or the other. My understanding is that some of the issues that the MDC formations are advocating are very minor, such as the issue of devolution,” he said.
“As Zanu-PF, we are saying we cannot have devolution because we are a unitary state. They are sticking to issues that do not help,” he said.
Zanu-PF recommended a number of amendments to the draft Constitution.
Issues that Zanu-PF wants amended include same-sex marriage and dual citizenship.
The party is also against running mates, arguing that Vice Presidents should be appointed.
However, the MDC formations have since endorsed the draft saying it should now be taken to the Second All Stakeholders Conference as it is.
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