2008-08-25 18:34:29

Opposition Politician Voted Parliament Speaker in Zimbabwe


(25 Aug 08 - RV) Zimbabwe's main opposition MDC today won the vote for parliament speaker, dealing a blow to President Robert Mugabe in a post-election power struggle.

The Clerk of Parliament said the Movement for Democratic Change's Lovemore Moyo had garnered 110 votes, winning one of the most powerful positions in Zimbabwean politics.

Ahead of the vote two opposition politicians were arrested today as they entered parliament to be sworn in. The MDC had warned that 15 of its MPs would not attend the ceremony, as they were in hiding following a state-sponsored campaign of violence.


Charles Collins spoke to Gunther Simmermacher is the editor of the Southern Cross, the largest selling weekly Catholic newspaper in South Africa. RealAudioMP3








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