MDC National Executive deliberates on the inclusive government

Minister of Information Technology and MDC National Secretary for Information and Publicity Nelson Chamisa
27th February 2009 -
MDC Information and publicity department

The MDC National Executive today met at the party’s headquarters Harvest House and deliberated upon the report from President Morgan Tsvangirai on the progress, challenges and obstacles in the life and health of the inclusive government.

The party took note and registers concern on the following;

A). Political prisoners;

The party urges the inclusive government to immediately and efficaciously address the release of all political prisoners in line with the agreement by the three principals of the political parties in the inclusive government.

B). Appointment of permanent secretaries and ambassadors;

The party notes that the appointment of permanent secretaries did not comply with the provisions of the constitution. The party stresses the urgency and desirability of the resolution of this matter in line with the letter and spirit of the Global Political Agreement (GPA).

C). Farm disruptions;

The National Executive also noted with concern fresh farm disruptions which are affecting production and stability on the farms. The MDC therefore urges the inclusive government to immediately intervene to stop disruptions in order to enhance productivity on all farms.

D). Provincial governors;

The party took note of the progress made on the issue of provincial governors in terms of the adoption of allocation formula. The MDC calls for timeous and immediate swearing in of these provincial governors to complete the formation of governors.

E). Senior government appointments;

The appointments of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor and Attorney General (AG) remain an outstanding issue in line with the resolutions of SADC.


The party therefore notes with concern the delay in the implementation of the Global Political Agreement and calls on these things to be resolved with immediate effect.

While the party appreciates the progress made within two weeks, we note with concern the delay and gaps in the realization of the Global Political Agreement.

F). Size of government;

The MDC national executive views the new cabinet as too big and heavy for the country.

In this regard, the MDC National Executive restated the party’s commitment to a small but efficient cabinet to enhance accountability and fiscal prudence.


G). New Constitution-

The MDC notes the national consensus on the desirability and need for a new constitution. The party therefore urges the inclusive government to put in place a framework that would allow for a people driven constitution to be in place. The party also urges the inclusive government to ensure that the process of coming up with a new constitution takes on board all citizens and key stakeholders to make sure that it is beyond reproach and contestation.

h) The need for a paradigm shift;

The MDC calls on all Zimbabweans and office holders in public institutions to be in sync with the inclusive government arrangement.


MDC Information and publicity department.