Mugabe partially admits failing Zimbabweans
February 29, 2008
Zimbabwean President Robert
Mugabe has, for the first time, admitted that his government is partly to blame for the country's downfall.
Unveiling the party's election manifesto in Harare today, Mugabe urged his ruling Zanu-PF party candidates to tell the electorate the truth about his administration's failures and successes.
Thousands descended for the unveiling of the party's manifesto. As expected, the ruling party is hoping to win on the basis of its stand against western influence and to resuscitate the ailing agricultural sector.
Mugabe was, however, bold to take some blame for the country's crisis.
"Let's tell the people we failed here and there. We have failed to keep up with our promises and one such area is that of developing of our infrastructure...”
The veteran leader still remains defiant on his strained relations with Britain and America, he said: "Down with you Mr Brown, down with you Mr Bush when it comes to Zimbabwe."
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