Jane Mlambo| Leader of the smaller United Democracy Movement, Violet Mariyacha has walked away from the national dialogue convened by President Emmerson Mnangagwa saying the process lacks serious discussion to address the current economic crisis bedevilling the nation.

Mariyacha in a state early this week said Mnangagwa was only concerned about his legitimacy and removal of sanctions at the expense of nation building.

“There is no serious discussion of why the country is in this current economic meltdown, why has Zimbabwe failed to attract foreign investments and what or where are the billions that Zimbabweans were told so and so are bringing into the country from the ‘Zimbabwe is Open for Business’ mantra,” Mariyacha said.

“The report of the last meeting of 8 March, which all participating political parties were being asked to endorse, raises eyebrows.

“There was a view that all political parties should affirm the constitutional legitimacy of the Head of State who was elected and sworn into office and that such a measure would solve the political crisis issue, propel the re-engagement process and lead to possible removal of sanctions.

“This shows that the President is more concerned about his legitimacy and removal of sanctions.”

Mariyacha said of all the three meetings convened by Mnangagwa at State house had no serious discussion of why the country was in its current mess.