Members of the Political Actors Dialogue (POLAD) have
called on Government to investigate circumstances around the recent claims of
abduction made by three MDC-Alliance officials and to make the findings public.
Government is investigating the reports and President
Mnangagwa assured Polad representatives yesterday that the results would be
made public.
Polad is a platform for political parties to discuss
various social, political and economic issues affecting the country.
Chairman of the legislative and governance committee in
Polad, Prof Lovemore Madhuku met President Mnangagwa at his Munhumutapa
Offices.
The three women, Harare West MP Joana Mamombe, Netsai
Marova and Cecilia Chimbiri have said they were abducted on May 13 after taking
part in an illegal demonstration in Warren Park.
Prof Madhuku was accompanied to the meeting by Ms Lucia
Matibenga and Mrs Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga.
Addressing journalists after the meeting Prof Madhuku said
Polad was concerned over the alleged abductions.
“We came this morning to see the President with regards to
a very crucial issue relating to the recent abductions,” he said.
“As Polad, we feel very strongly that the abductions must
be investigated. We want to get to the bottom of the matter and so we were
advising the President that it is important that these things are properly
investigated through an independent process so that the whole world knows the
truth.
“It’s important that we don’t continue to say abductions or
no abductions. There must be clarity now. If the State is responsible let it
come out. If the individuals are responsible let it come out.
“Those were our concerns and he has indicated that there
are already investigations taking place and very soon they will be able to tell
the world and the nation what is happening.”
The three are out on bail. Herald
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