On
the 23rd of June, 2012, the NYDT consulted youths from Bulawayo, Matabeleland
North and Matabeleland South, drawn from its membership, political parties,
youth movements, church organisations and youth focused civic society
organisations on the non-negotiable demands that ought to be underlined for
them to effectively participate in the upcoming referendum and elections. The
youths stated that:
·
No
elections should be held before a people driven and centred constitution is
adopted and that constitution to be acceptable to them must have:
a)
Uncompromised inclusion of devolution of
power as a part of the governance architecture
b)
Broad based bill of rights that
safeguards the right to education, shelter, health and life
c)
Establishment of independent commissions
which include, Human rights commission, Judiciary services commission, Zimbabwe
Electoral Commission, Media commission and more importantly a national youth
commission, among other independent bodies.
d)
A shift in the majority age from 18 to
16 years and young people in that age must be allowed to vote and be voted for
political office
