Dozens of local observers of the election in Zimbabwe were arrested as the chaotic poll entered an unplanned second day. Image by flickr.com
Zimbabwe Electoral Commission declares NIGHT VOTING
Zimbabwe Electoral Commission implores all citizens of all political persuasions to continue to exercise tolerance and respect each other.
Dozens of local observers of the election in Zimbabwe were arrested as the chaotic poll entered an unplanned second day. Image by flickr.com
Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has informed queuing voters across the country that voting will continue after 7pm.
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This follows the delays in the arrival of ballot papers in some of the voting stations. It is reported that 30 per cent of the stations opened late after the glitch this morning.
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According to the Zimbabwe 2023 Election Updates, the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission alluded that once voting started at the delayed stations, the areas were granted special permission to continue with the voting process until midnight.
“Delays in the opening have largely been caused by delays in printing the ballot paper arising from numerous Court challenges.”
Zimbabwe Electoral Commission
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This has been the case in Harare and Bulawayo provinces, said ZEC.
VOTING TO CONTINUE THROUGHT THE NIGHT
ZEC further said the public is advised that all polling that opened late for reasons beyond the control of the presiding officer will remain open to cater for the period of the delay, keeping in mind that polling stations must open for a continuous period of at least 12 hours on the polling day.
“The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission takes this opportunity to thank the people of Zimbabwe for the political tolerance and maturity that has been exhibited thus far. We urge all voters at polling stations where delays are being experienced to remain patient as we work tirelessly to ensure delivery of the required material so that they exercise their right to vote.
“ZEC implores all citizens of all political persuasions to continue to exercise tolerance and respect each other so that we can collectively deliver a free, fair and credible election,” the electoral body stated.
This is a developing story.
