In this stadium 20 years ago, Robert Mugabe stood and announced the independence of Zimbabwe. But Zimbabwe moved from the hands of one oppressor to another. A vote alone does not give freedom. And democracy is still born without economic liberation. To be independent means to be different, to be unique, to tolerate and celebrate diversity.
Independence means equal opportunity.
It means the right to disagree, to be different. It is only when we recognise the rites of independence that we can have peace. In these elections you will get the chance to change your lives. Change makes some people afraid. Zimbabweans will next weekend choose to be free.