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Zimbabwe election dispute analysis: The role of electoral observers

Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, former chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission of Nigeria explains his role as a lead electoral observer in Zimbabwe鈥檚 election

The runner-up in Zimbabwe's presidential election, Nelson Chamisa, has accused President Emmerson Mnangagwa of carrying out an electoral coup. Former Independent National Electoral Commission of Nigeria chairperson Attahiru Muhammadu Jega is leading the Carter Center's observer mission to Zimbabwe. He talks about his role as electoral observer.

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