OPPOSITION MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa says he feels
his life is under threat, with “suspicious vehicles” trailing his movements in
what his party described as a serious violation to his right to personal
security.
Chamisa has refused to accept the July 30 harmonised
elections results despite losing a Constitutional Court challenge, and often
describes President Emmerson Mnangagwa as “illegitimate”.
In a statement by the party spokesperson Jacob Mafume, the
MDC said it suspected that those trailing their leader had links with the
military.
“The deployment of military intelligence personnel who
follow our party president Advocate Nelson Chamisa is not only a concern, but a
violation of the laws of the land,” Mafume said.
“Advocate Chamisa is a citizen with rights, which must be
respected. He has not committed any crime, therefore, there is no basis to
limit his rights. His right to privacy is compromised by people who follow him
wherever he goes. Every person must have inherent dignity in both their private
and public life.”
Mafume said there was increased surveillance on his boss,
but warned if anything happened to Chamisa, they would hold the State
accountable.
The party also provided registration plates of vehicles
allegedly trailing Chamisa.
However, contacted for comment, Zimbabwe Defence Forces
spokesperson Colonel Overson Mugwisi asked for questions in writing on Tuesday,
but had not yet responded by last night. Newsday
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