Mnangagwa calls for peace ahead of inauguration

Zimbabwe’s president elect Emmerson Mnangagwa will be inaugurated on Sunday, August 26. Crowds of supporters are expected to gather at Zimbabwe National Sports Stadium for the ceremony.

Top #Zimbabwe court confirms #Mnangagwa's presidential election victory https://t.co/Bi52fiWBVW

— Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica) August 24, 2018

Mnangagwa has called for peace after a top court upheld his victory in last month’s election.Writing on Twitter, Mnangagwa said his door was open and his arms extended to Chamisa.

I once again reiterate my call for peace and unity above all. Nelson Chamisa, my door is open and my arms are outstretched, we are one nation, and we must put our nation first. Let us all now put our differences behind us. It is time to move forward together. (4/4)

— President of Zimbabwe (@edmnangagwa) August 24, 2018

In a statement the MDC said it respected the court’s ruling with a heavy heart but wouldn’t say exactly what the party plans to do next. Press-conference of Chamisa has been declared today.

I WILL BE ADDRESSING A PRESS CONFERENCE on the steps ahead today 11 AM, at PARTY HEADQUARTERS. THANK YOU ZIMBABWE FOR BELIEVING & SUPPORTING. YOU MADE US WIN. GOD BLESS YOU !!!!#Godisinit

— nelson chamisa (@nelsonchamisa) August 25, 2018