Valerio appeal hearing on Friday
Staff Reporter
The United Zimbabwe Alliance (UZA) party President, Elisabeth Valerio, will be attending an appeal hearing in the Electoral Court Division of the High Court in Harare on Friday, Elvis Dzvene, party National Spokesperson has revealed.
The appeal is against the June 21st decision of the Nomination Court, which rejected Valerio’s nomination for election to the office of the President.
According to the party, Valerio “provided bank stamped proof of her request to initiate a ZWL transfer of funds to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) bank account for the required nomination fees equivalent to US$20,000. Full payment was made to ZEC but her nomination papers were still refused.”
UZA is challenging this decision as a violation of the constitutional rights of Valerio and the party members who nominated her. The party is seeking an order directing ZEC to accept her nomination papers and allow her to contest in the August 23rd presidential election.
“UZA believes that this appeal is a crucial step for the advancement of democracy, transparency, and women’s rights in Zimbabwe. We are confident that the High Court will uphold the principles of justice and fairness that are essential for our political system and the participation of women in political leadership.
President Valerio is a visionary leader who has the courage, integrity, and experience to lead Zimbabwe. She is committed to fighting corruption, poverty, and inequality, and to promoting peace, development, and human rights. She is the best candidate for the presidency and the only woman who can bring positive change to our nation.
UZA appreciates the support of all our party members, allies, and well-wishers. We urge you to join us in court on Friday, 14 July to follow the hearing proceedings in the appeal for President Elisabeth Valerio’s candidature. Stand in solidarity with us in this historic moment.”
If the court rules in Valerio’s favour, she would be the only woman among 12 presidential candidates. As it stands, eleven men were successfully nominated as presidential candidates.
