Coalition of Democrats (Zimbabwe)

Coalition of Democrats
Abbreviation CODE
Coalition President Elton Mangoma[1]
Supreme Council Chairperson Dumiso Dabengwa[2]
Founded 9 August 2017 (2017-08-09)[3]
Ideology Pan-Africanism[4]
Modern nationalism[4]
Social democracy[4]
Political position Centre-left
Colours     
Light Blue
House of Assembly
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Senate
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Website
https://andrew-tallon.squarespace.com/

The Coalition of Democrats (CODE) are an opposition faction within Zimbabwe which was formed on the 9 August 2017. The group have endorsed Elton Mangoma as their presidential candidate for the 2018 General Election.[2] The group is led by ZAPU party leader Dumiso Dabengwa who currently sits as the Chair of the group's Supreme Council.[2]

Coalition partners

CODE is a group made up of nine political parties which include[2]:

Ideology

The Coalition of Democrats officially follows three ideologies: Pan-Africanism, Social Democracy and Modern Nationalism. It actively endorses the African Union's vision 2063.[4]

Modern Nationalism

CODE defines modern nationalism as using and exploiting Zimbabwe's national resources to benefit all of the population. The coalition wishes to fulfil the aspirations of the Founding Zimbabwean Nationalists by ensuring that all Zimbabweans are treated equally.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Our Leader". Vote CODE for Zimbabwe. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Code nominates Mangoma as presidential candidate - NewsDay Zimbabwe". Newsday.co.zw. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  3. ↑ "Second opposition coalition emerges". Dailynews.co.zw. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 "Ideology". Vote CODE for Zimbabwe. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
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