Source: “Gunman In Grey Toyota GD6” Vandalises Jacob Ngarivhume House With Abusive Threats ⋆
Pressure group Sungano YeVanhu – Ubumbano Lomphakathi (The People’s Coalition) has condemned what it describes as acts of intimidation and threats directed at its spokesperson, Jacob Ngarivhume.
In a statement, the coalition said Ngarivhume’s residence was vandalised with threatening and abusive messages.
According to the statement, the messages were written by a gunman travelling in a grey Toyota GD6.
The coalition said the incident was a direct attack not only on Ngarivhume as an individual, but also on the constitutional rights of all Zimbabweans to freely express their views, associate peacefully and take part in public affairs without fear, intimidation or violence.
Sungano YeVanhu said the incident does not stand in isolation and follows a pattern of threats, harassment and intimidation against leaders and members of the coalition and its constituent organisations.
It said its convener, Rev. Kupa Mtata, had previously received threatening messages and acts of intimidation.
Other leaders, including Professor Lovemore Madhuku and Tendai Biti, have also faced threats and intimidation while exercising their constitutional rights, the coalition said.
The coalition said it is a peaceful movement committed to constitutional democracy, the rule of law and the sovereignty of the people.
It said its campaign seeks the peaceful restoration of constitutional order through lawful means, including the courts, civic engagement and national dialogue, and that it rejects violence in all its forms.
“No Zimbabwean should be threatened, intimidated or placed in fear because they hold or express constitutional views that differ from those of the Government or any political actor. Such conduct has no place in a democratic society founded upon respect for human dignity and the rule of law,” the statement said.
Sungano YeVanhu called on the Zimbabwe Republic Police and other law enforcement authorities to carry out a prompt, professional and impartial investigation into the matter, identify those responsible and ensure they are held accountable in accordance with the law.
It said every citizen is entitled to equal protection under the Constitution, regardless of political opinion or affiliation.
The coalition also called on political leaders, churches, civil society, regional bodies and the international community to speak out against political intimidation and to support the protection of constitutional rights and democratic freedoms in Zimbabwe.
“Threats will not silence us. Intimidation will not weaken our resolve. Our commitment to restoring constitutional democracy remains peaceful, lawful and unwavering,” the statement said.
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