Opposition MPs were first to raise need to shift voters' roll from ZEC to Registrar
Zimbabwean Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi stated that the controversial proposal to move voter registration from the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission to the Registrar-General's office originated from opposition MPs. He argued that the move is intended to improve administrative efficiency and biometric accuracy.
Why it matters
The shift in responsibility for voter rolls is a highly contentious political issue in Zimbabwe, impacting perceptions of electoral integrity.
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The article focuses heavily on the government minister's defense of the policy, framing the opposition as the original architects of the controversial plan.
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