Mugabe Dismisses Claims of Vote-Rigging in Zimbabwe
Says it's "politicking"
Zimbabwe's president Robert Mugabe has dismissed allegations of election vote rigging, saying the claims are "politicking", as the country went to the polls.
When asked about accusations of vote-rigging, Mr Mugabe said as he cast his vote: "That's politicking, they want to find a way out."
"I am sure people will vote freely and fairly, there is no pressure being exerted on anyone.
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