An opinion circulated by the Citizens Coalition for Change explaining its decision not to go to court to challenge President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s disputed re-election on August 23, 2023: Article 11.7.1 of the SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections reads as follows: POST-ELECTION PERIOD: 11.7.1 During the post-election period, the SEOM shall Observe: 11.7.1.