MDC denies disrespecting courts as it plans nationwide rallies
Zimbabwe's main opposition party, the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), is set to mobilise its members following defeat in the country's Constitutional Court.
The MDC has refuted claims that it is disrespecting the court of law following plans to rally against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's victory.
The opposition held its national council meeting on Wednesday where it resolved to travel across the country - rallying for support regarding what they believe to have been as stolen election.
The MDC's Nqobizitha Mlilo is adamant that the party's president, Nelson Chamisa, is the "legitimate president of Zimbabwe" even after the Constitutional Court confirmed the election results.
The court unanimously dismissed his challenge with costs, with Chief Justice Luke Malaba ruling that "it is not for the court to decide elections, it is the people".
"There is a possibility, this instrument of government, this organ of state might become illegitimate because it is giving judgements that are questionable particularly of political matters."
Mlilo says they have started to lodge a petition with the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR).
"The party will consult Zimbabweans across the country about the way forward with regards to the stolen election, after this, the party will embark on a national programme of action resulting from the outreach."