As the draft Constitution is widely discussed, many are angry they were taken for a ride. On Monday, at a constitutional commission meeting at Harare's Girls High School, Judge Godfrey Chidyausiku and Labour Minister Florence Chitauro had to leave under loud booing and toyi-toying of students. The urban vote will lean towards a No. Many will vote by staying at home. The fuel shortage does not help.
Preparations are sketchy.
The voters' roll is a disaster. Frustrated, Anglican Bishop Peter Hatendi resigned last week as chair of the Electoral Supervisory Commission. If the referendum is approved by a low percentage, its legitimacy can be challenged. Even if the Yes vote is more than one-third of voters, which is doubtful, Zanu has only bought a bit of time. Parliamentary elections will be held in mid-April.