Mutambara outlines new MDC focus

Mutambara outlines new MDC focus

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This is the full text of a statement issued by Arthur Mutambara who is set to run for MDC leadership at a party congress on 25/26 February 2006

As Zimbabwean citizens, it is part of our civic duty and obligation to develop political and economic solutions to the country’s current problems.

There are three critical success factors that define the way forward:

* Reunification of all democratic forces fighting for change in the country.

* The need to refocus and energize the vision, values and strategy of these forces.

* The development of a comprehensive macro-economic blueprint that resolves the economic crisis.

On the first factor, Zimbabweans have witnessed with distress the split in the main opposition party MDC.

For the past four months, the party top leadership has failed to unite the ranks of the movement.

As the party goes towards two separate congresses, the infusion of new leadership, untainted by current disagreements, is imperative to facilitate the reunification process.

It is in this context that I define the framework of my entry into Zimbabwean politics. As a member of the MDC, I am prepared to work with anybody who shares the above terms of reference.

Arthur G.O. Mutambara
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