Statement Issued By Honourable Senator Lilian Timveos, Alternative Minister and Spokesperson For Home Affairs
MDC COMMENT ON BUDIRIRO VIOLENCE
Zimbabwe. – The incident in Budiriro, Harare on Friday 30 May 2014 in which some members of Johane Masowe Echishanu attacked the police is of real national concern. It raises fundamental questions about the current state of security in Zimbabwe. The amount of lawlessness that was shown demonstrates that the country is again descending into chaos under the ruinous policies of Zanu PF.
While the violence is to be condemned, the Movement For Democratic Change has noticed a disturbing trend where Zimbabwe Republic Police officers have abused their rank and authority in support of dubious Zanu PF causes. We are alarmed that nine Anti-Riot Police officers were injured unnecessarily while trying to enforce the illegal orders of one Reverend Johannes Ndanga of the so-called Apostolic Christian Council of Zimbabwe (ACCZ), which is a known front for Zanu PF. Legal experts have since pointed out that the ACCZ is not a court of law and is not authorised by the Constitution of Zimbabwe to issue judgements against anyone or enforce them.
It is obvious that simple police procedures were not followed. We urge the Minister of Home Affairs and the relevant Parliamentary Portfolio Committee to investigate this matter fully.
The MDC and all Zimbabweans call upon the Government to ensure that there is professional policing in the country. We demand accountability and transparency in policing and a Police Service with clear and understandable lines of authority. Thank you.
MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRATIC CHANGE.
Issued By Honourable Senator Lilian Timveos, Alternative Minister And Spokesperson For Home Affairs.
E-mail: lilimikoro@gmail.com
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