Movement for Democratic Change – Tsvangirai Congress 2006

The second Movement for Democratic Change – Tsvangirai congress was held in Harare on 18 March 2006.

According to constitution,the functions and Powers of Congress shall be:

Party;

members referred to in section 5.4.2 (t) - (v);

auditors;

official of the party;

this Constitution, save for the time limits defined in paragraph 5.2.2.

Morgan Tsvangirai was elected President unanimously, and Hon.Thokozani Khuphe was elected for Vice President replacing Gibson Sibanda.

In his acceptance speech Tsvangirai said:

"Faced with a ruthless dictator, the temptation among the people is to look inwards, to take cover within our individual self and to insulate against collective action. That temptation can overwhelm you and promote fear. Fear is sign of weakness. Fear is a sin. With hope and courage, we must overcome fear. I feel I must record my unhappiness and sorrow at the news of a number of pensioners, the vulnerable and the weak that lost their lives because of lack of support. The dictatorship has demolished their coping mechanisms, their last lines of defence and thrown them off balance. Through propaganda and a pliant media, the people of Zimbabwe must exercise extreme care and caution. The regime wants you to give up."

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