Reports from ZESN observers in Matebeleland shows that all the parties during the funeral proceedings took an opportunity to campaign especially in the constituencies such as Bulilima East, Matopo and Nkayi, to mention a few with pending by-elections. Sanctions By elections ZESN notes that sanctions have been used as a scape goat to prevent the full implementation of provisions of the GNU. Whenever they have been hitches in implementation of the Global Political Agreement the issue of sanctions is raised as an excuse for non-implementation by ZANU PF. This has led to stalled reforms in critical sectors with a bearing on the political wellbeing of Zimbabwe. ZESN therefore calls upon all parties in the inclusive government to exhibit political will in implementing the GPA signed in 2008. ZESN is concerned about the stalling and non-conduct of by-elections where they are due. The lack of representation of citizens in these constituencies violates equality of representation as well as citizens issues not being placed on the parliamentary agenda because they are not represented. Matebeleland North observers reported indirect campaigning taking place during funerals and any other gatherings. The three former MPs of Bulilima East, Lupane East and Nkayi South are reported to have been holding home gatherings in these constituencies in preparation for byelections. 5