The Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage,
Ambassador Cain Mathema has warned some political leaders and civic organisations
planning to unseat a constitutionally elected government through illegal
demonstrations that they will face the full wrath of the law.
In a statement, Minister Mathema said the government is
aware of machinations by some political and civic organisations meant to
destabilise the country.
“We are aware that there are some political leaders and
civic organisations that are agitating for the unseating of a constitutionally
elected government through demonstrations. The government is fully aware that
some elements that want to register their displeasure on recently announced
economic austerity measures and whip public emotion to aid their selfish
political expediency,” he said.
Ambassador Mathema reiterated that the government has put
in place necessary security measures to ensure that law and order is
maintained.
“Anyone found inciting violence, intimidating people going
about their business, advocating for illegal gatherings and influencing civil
servants to go on strike will face the full wrath of the law. Law enforcement
agencies will not hesitate to hold accountable convenors of illegal gatherings
responsible for any ensuing actions, which include violence and destructions of
property in the country, particularly Central Business District,” he said.
Minister Mathema reminded Zimbabweans that violence has in
the past led to unnecessary destruction of property, maiming and loss of life,
and urged people to continue observing peace, shun all forms of violence and
demonstrations as well as inflammatory utterances. zbc
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