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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>OPPOSITION Democratic Union of Zimbabwe (DUZ) party leader Robert Chapman has withdrawn from the August 23 polls Presidential race citing financial constraints.<\/p>\n

This comes after DUZ Bulawayo province on Wednesday advised Chapman to withdraw and support Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) to avoid dividing the opposition vote and giving Zanu PF a chance to win the polls.<\/p>\n

In a statement Friday, the party said Chapman will not be running for presidency citing reasons ranging from financial constraints, time limitations, the polarized political space to the challenging economic landscape.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter great discussion with the DUZ top leadership and its advisory, friends and colleagues, including the circulation of the Bulawayo province, the party and president reached the decision to withdraw the presidential candidate from the 2023 elections citing key reasons:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe political financial constraints on the President and the party against the required Zimbabwe Electoral Commission Fees to contend the country. If a party were to contest all seats, it would cost $250,000 and that\u2019s before the campaign. This has a chilling effect on democracy.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe remaining time to voting day without addressing issues around the voter\u2019s roll, polling agent training and costs, and campaign. The possible continuation of fractionalization and possible infiltration against the remaining 60+ days to voting day.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe economic challenges of the nation hinder political support to the remaining requirements to campaign and field a strong race. The extreme political polarization coupled with economic challenges yields concern to campaign in a free and fair environment,\u201d DUZ said.<\/p>\n

The party has however managed to field local authorities and members of parliament nominations and also advocated against political violence in during the election period.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile only 11 Presidential aspirants will be contesting this year\u2019s polls after 10 others were rejected by ZEC.<\/p>\n

The 11 are : President Emmerson Mnangagwa (Zanu PF), Nelson Chamisa (CCC), Joseph Makamba Busha (FreeZim Congress), Lovemore Madhuku (NPA), Trust Chikohora(ZCPD), Saviour Kasukuwere (Independent), Blessing Kasiyamhuru (ZIPP), Douglas Mwonzora (MDC-T), Gwinyai Henry Muzorewa (UANC), Wilbert Mubaiwa (NPC) and Wilson Harry Peter (DOP).<\/p>\n

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