Tinotenda Hove -Nelson Chamisa, leader of Citizens, has commended Malawi’s recent elections, describing them as a “lesson in democracy” for the African continent.

In a statement released on Tuesday, Chamisa said: “With Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika sworn in as Malawi’s 7th President, the country has shown what transparent, credible elections can look like. This stands in stark contrast to Zimbabwe, where citizens have long been denied the right to freely choose their leaders.”

He called on Zimbabwe’s electoral authorities to learn from Malawi’s example. “Zimbabwe’s Electoral Commission (ZEC) should take notes from Malawi’s example where results reflect the true will of the people and peaceful transitions are possible,” Chamisa added.

Chamisa lamented the state of elections in Zimbabwe since independence, citing “violent, contested elections and systematic obstruction of democratic change, trapping the nation in a cycle of instability and conflict.”

He urged Zimbabweans to embrace a new model of governance: “It’s time for Zimbabwe to commit to CITIZENOCrACY — an accountable, citizens-centered and citizens-driven system of government.”

Chamisa concluded his statement with a call for unity and progress across the continent: “#OnePeople #OneZimbabwe #OneAfrica.”