As 2023 general elections beckon, Zimbabweans from across the political divide are hoping for peaceful, free and fair polls that usher a leadership reflective of the people’s will.

In cross-cutting interviews conducted by NewZimbabwe.com, the clergy, civil society leaders and the general populace called for calm as a peaceful environment is an enabler for economic, social and political development.

The country is already in election mode and merely waiting for presidential proclamation of official dates.

Senator Chief Ngezi said now that the nation was heading towards elections, there was need for citizens to heed call for peace to prevail before, during and after the plebiscites.

“President Mnangagwa remains our beacon of peace now that we are in an election phase. As traditional leaders, we are saying let’s embrace each other, shun hate speech.

SOURCE : allAfrica