Zanu-PF has strongly condemned the violence perpetrated on
National People’s Party leader Dr Joice Mujuru and members of her party by
unknown assailants in Glen Norah, Harare, on Thursday.
Dr Mujuru was on the campaign trail ahead of the
forthcoming general elections when the incident occurred. It’s not clear what
triggered the attack, but zanu-pf yesterday said such acts do not have room in
Zimbabwe’s political space.
This is in line with President Mnangagwa’s message to
Zimbabweans and the world at large that the forthcoming elections should be
free, fair, credible, transparent and violence-free. In a statement yesterday,
zanu-pf Secretary for Information and Publicity Cde Simon Khaya Moyo said those
behind such acts should face the full wrath of the law.
“With reference to the incident of assault on members of an
opposition political party on February 1, 2018 in Glen Norah, Harare South
District by whosoever, zanu-pf condemns such actions unreservedly,” he said.
“I understand the Zimbabwe Republic Police has made some
arrests in connection with this, which is commendable. The law must therefore
take its course. His Excellency, President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has
consistently and persistently appealed to all Zimbabweans, irrespective of political
parties they belong, to refrain from any form of violence in their day today
activities. Peace is a prerequisite for development.”
To ensure that the political playing field is even,
President Mnangagwa said Zimbabwe would invite international observers from
across the globe to monitor the elections. The President’s anti-violence
message and economic reform have been consistent since he assumed office on
November 24, last year. This had impressed the international community that is
already positively responding to his calls for peace.
Britain has so far dispatched three special envoys to
re-engage Zimbabwe’s new leadership, while the United States Government has
also promised to work closely with Zimbabwe. Herald
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