5.2. Engagement with MDC-T representatives There was lack of relevant information by the political party on the location of their provincial offices in Matabeleland and Bulawayo. In addition there was lack of cooperation from the members of the Party in Masvingo, Bulawayo and Matabeleland North. The members were hostile and not forthcoming in providing information on what was taking place in Matabeleland North and Bulawayo. In Harare, initially, the MDC were forthcoming, but later on they were discreet about their information, in particular the election dates. This was gathered when it was disclosed to the team that the ZHRC was discussed in the MDC meeting and there must have been fears that the Commission is infiltrated by the CIO. 6. RECOMMENDATIONS After completing the monitoring mission and assessing the findings, ZHRC proffers the following recommendations to MDC-T. 6.1. Candidates who are contesting in the elections should not be involved in administering elections as they are not neutral persons. 6.2. Polling venues should be set up well on time. 6.3. Polling stations should be accessible to every ward member. 6.4. Communication channels need to improve and measures should be put in place for information to be accessible to all. 6.5. There is need for the Party to have a clear and fair candidate selection criteria that enables Party supporters to meaningfully contribute towards the candidate selection processes of the Party. 6.6. Whilst a Quota Policy in the Party for the candidate selection process is a commendable initiative in order to incorporate sections of society that would be otherwise overlooked, such a policy should be clearly communicated to all stakeholders and adhered to. 6.7. Those members of the Party who were using hate speech against other candidates should desist from this practice. Page 14 of 16