8.6 Political Parties 8.6.1 All aggrieved parties should approach the Electoral Court for peaceful resolution of disputes. 8.6.2 All Political parties should embrace the inclusion of sign language translators to cater for deaf people as was the case at some MDC Alliance rallies. 8.6.3 Political Parties must desist from using hate speech in order to maintain peace. 8.6.4 Political parties are urged to desist from undertaking electoral malpractices e.g. defacing of posters or partisan food distribution. 8.6.5 Political parties to desist from issuing threats and intimidation to potential voters and the Multi Party Liaison Committee should continuously convey this message. 8.6.6 Political Parties should allow all media houses to their campaign activities. 8.6.7 Political Parties should ensure the removal of campaign material post elections. 8.7 Traditional Leaders 8.7.1 Traditional leaders must desist from participating in partisan politics. 8.7.2 Traditional Leaders should refrain from conducting partisan distribution of inputs and food aid. 8.7.3 Traditional Leaders should not threaten to assist people to vote on polling day thereby compromising secrecy of the ballot. 8.7.4 Traditional Leaders should not threaten people who vote for the opposition with eviction from their villages. 8.7.5 Traditional Leaders should represent the interests of communities with no discrimination. Page 53 of 55