29 September 2018
Watch these latest videos of Levie speaking about the current situation in Zimbabwe
And read here about the dangers facing another MDC activist if he is returned to Zimbabwe.
My name is Levie Mkungunugwa and I am the Vice Chair of Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) Manchester Branch. I have been a member of the MDC since it was formed in Zimbabwe in 1999. During this time, I experienced problems because of my political beliefs, which for me, resulted in running away from my country of birth to claim asylum and seek protection in the UK.
As Vice Chair today, my beliefs have not wavered, and my need to stay in the UK is even more pronounced. We want free and fair elections in Zimbabwe and to achieve this, the current government must alter their ways and begin to abide by the spirit of these principles.
For many years, the Zimbabwe Government have been known for rigging elections and we fear that the present election may have already been stolen. They have overstayed their welcome and cannot offer anything new for the people of Zimbabwe. Sadly, in our country, corruption filters through every aspect of life, there is no money in the banks, and there is a lack of medicine in the hospitals. Furthermore, the infrastructure is decaying and has failed to be maintained. This huge lack of development has left the country needing new politicians to take the country forward into a new and prosperous era.
We want a change of government. Myself and other Zimbabweans have come together to protest and battle for the need for electoral reforms. With this in mind, we have been keeping a close eye on political developments in Zimbabwe and we have found that its people are not only publicly demonstrating for the need for electoral reforms, but are fighting against bad governance which runs throughout the nation. Even though I am far away from the epicentre of what is happening, I am still playing my part and organising my own demonstration here in the UK. It will be taking place in London on a date to be confirmed soon.
As Vice Chair today, my beliefs have not wavered, and my need to stay in the UK is even more pronounced. We want free and fair elections in Zimbabwe and to achieve this, the current government must alter their ways and begin to abide by the spirit of these principles.
For many years, the Zimbabwe Government have been known for rigging elections and we fear that the present election may have already been stolen. They have overstayed their welcome and cannot offer anything new for the people of Zimbabwe. Sadly, in our country, corruption filters through every aspect of life, there is no money in the banks, and there is a lack of medicine in the hospitals. Furthermore, the infrastructure is decaying and has failed to be maintained. This huge lack of development has left the country needing new politicians to take the country forward into a new and prosperous era.
We want a change of government. Myself and other Zimbabweans have come together to protest and battle for the need for electoral reforms. With this in mind, we have been keeping a close eye on political developments in Zimbabwe and we have found that its people are not only publicly demonstrating for the need for electoral reforms, but are fighting against bad governance which runs throughout the nation. Even though I am far away from the epicentre of what is happening, I am still playing my part and organising my own demonstration here in the UK. It will be taking place in London on a date to be confirmed soon.
