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Zimbabwe Presidential elections 2013: Vote counting underway – both Mugabe and Tsvangirai sure of victory
The head of African Union observer mission, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo said reports of the discrepancies “will be investigated but have not yet been substantiated.”
Activists believe a big turnout is likely to favor Tsvangirai. Mugabe, who barred Western observer missions, says allegations of discrepancies amount to mudslinging by opponents.
Mugabe, 89, has said he would step down if he loses. Many Zimbabweans find it hard to believe that the wily politician, would relinquish control even if the vote doesn’t go his way.
After voting in Harare’s western Highfield township, Mugabe said he expected to be re-elected.
“We will have lots of things to do to get our economy back on its feet,” he said.
Tsvangirai, who has been in an uneasy coalition with Mugabe, cast his ballot in northern Harare.
“We have come to complete the change we have always fought for,” he said. “It is an emotional moment for me but I am filled with a sense of calmness.”
