Zimbabwean presidential election, 2002
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A presidential election was held in Zimbabwe
between 9 and 11 March 2002. The election was contested by the incumbent Robert Mugabe
, Movement for Democratic Change leader Morgan Tsvangirai
, ZANU-Ndonga
leader Wilson Kumbula, Shakespeare Maya of the National Alliance for Good Governance
and independent candidate
Paul Siwela. Although Mugabe won, claiming 56.2% of the vote, it was the closest presidential election to date. Although the Organisation of African Unity described the election as "transparent, credible, free and fair", the conduct of the election was strongly condemned by the Commonwealth
, Norwegian observers, Zimbabwean opposition figures, and Western governments and media.
There were 5,647,812 voters registered for the election; turnout was 55.4%.
Mugabe was sworn in for another term by Chief Justice Godfrey Chidyausiku
on 17 March 2002 at State House in Harare.
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a landlocked country located in the southern part of the African continent, between the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers. It is bordered by South Africa to the south, Botswana to the southwest, Zambia and a tip of Namibia to the northwest and Mozambique to the east. Zimbabwe has three...
between 9 and 11 March 2002. The election was contested by the incumbent Robert Mugabe
Robert Mugabe
Robert Gabriel Mugabe is the President of Zimbabwe. As one of the leaders of the liberation movement against white-minority rule, he was elected into power in 1980...
, Movement for Democratic Change leader Morgan Tsvangirai
Morgan Tsvangirai
Morgan Richard Tsvangirai is the Prime Minister of Zimbabwe. He is the President of the Movement for Democratic Change - Tsvangirai and a key figure in the opposition to President Robert Mugabe. Tsvangirai was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Zimbabwe on 11 February 2009...
, ZANU-Ndonga
Zimbabwe African National Union - Ndonga
Zimbabwe African National Union – Ndonga is a small political party in Zimbabwe.The Zimbabwe African National Union was a political party during the struggle for Rhodesia's independence, formed as a split from the Zimbabwe African Peoples Union...
leader Wilson Kumbula, Shakespeare Maya of the National Alliance for Good Governance
National Alliance for Good Governance
The National Alliance for Good Governance is a political party in Zimbabwe.Its candidate, Shaka Maya, won 0.5% at the presidential elections of 9-11 March 2002....
and independent candidate
Independent (politician)
In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do...
Paul Siwela. Although Mugabe won, claiming 56.2% of the vote, it was the closest presidential election to date. Although the Organisation of African Unity described the election as "transparent, credible, free and fair", the conduct of the election was strongly condemned by the Commonwealth
Commonwealth of Nations
The Commonwealth of Nations, normally referred to as the Commonwealth and formerly known as the British Commonwealth, is an intergovernmental organisation of fifty-four independent member states...
, Norwegian observers, Zimbabwean opposition figures, and Western governments and media.
There were 5,647,812 voters registered for the election; turnout was 55.4%.
Mugabe was sworn in for another term by Chief Justice Godfrey Chidyausiku
Godfrey Chidyausiku
Godfrey Guwa Chidyausiku is a Zimbabwean judge and former politician. He was involved in politics during Rhodesia's unilaterally declared independence, being a member of the Rhodesia House of Assembly...
on 17 March 2002 at State House in Harare.
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Mugabe Robert Mugabe Robert Gabriel Mugabe is the President of Zimbabwe. As one of the leaders of the liberation movement against white-minority rule, he was elected into power in 1980... |
ZANU-PF | 1,685,212 | 56.2% |
| Morgan Tsvangirai Morgan Tsvangirai Morgan Richard Tsvangirai is the Prime Minister of Zimbabwe. He is the President of the Movement for Democratic Change - Tsvangirai and a key figure in the opposition to President Robert Mugabe. Tsvangirai was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Zimbabwe on 11 February 2009... |
Movement for Democratic Change | 1,258,401 | 42.0% |
| Wilson Kumbula | ZANU-Ndonga Zimbabwe African National Union - Ndonga Zimbabwe African National Union – Ndonga is a small political party in Zimbabwe.The Zimbabwe African National Union was a political party during the struggle for Rhodesia's independence, formed as a split from the Zimbabwe African Peoples Union... |
31,368 | 1.0% |
| Shakespeare Maya | National Alliance for Good Governance National Alliance for Good Governance The National Alliance for Good Governance is a political party in Zimbabwe.Its candidate, Shaka Maya, won 0.5% at the presidential elections of 9-11 March 2002.... |
11,906 | 0.4% |
| Paul Siwela | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
11,871 | 0.4% |
| Invalid | 132,155 | - | |
| Total (Turnout: 55.4%) | 3,130,913 | 100% | |
| Source: African Elections database | |||