PRESS STATEMENT

The MDC would like to set the record straight on erroneous media reports of 02 March 2018 which suggested that the party will not conduct primary elections in preparation for the 2018 harmonised elections.

This is patently false and incorrect.

Our constitution is clear on this matter and we remain guided by that.

We wish to advise our members to rest assured that primary elections are on. As a democratic party which respects the will of its entire membership and the sacred party constitution, all aspiring candidates will be subjected to primary elections with the exception of cases where there is consensus among aspiring candidates as is the norm. The MDC will not bend on that.

The times and venues for the primary elections which will be free and fair will be announced in due course.

We regret that the erroneous media reports may have caused unnecessary anxiety across the length and breath of our membership and our Alliance partners.

Kurauone Chihwayi
MDC National Spokesperson