It may be necessary to use methods other than constitutional…

It may be necessary to use methods other than constitutional ones.

Sourced, 1962

“ZAPU deposes Mr. Nkomo as Leader”, The Times, 9 July 1962, p. 9.. Remarks to the press, 8 July 1962, concerning the future strategy of ZAPU in achieving majority rule.

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