Zimbabwean President-designate Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, ZDF Call For Calm
25 November 2017The Herald
President-designate Cde Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has called on the nation
to desist from any vengeful retribution by taking advantage of the current
situation to settle political and social scores outside the ambit of the
law.The incoming President's sentiments were echoed by the Zimbabwe Defence
Forces who, in another statement, warned people to be wary of of criminals who
masquerade as members of the defence forces in a bid to extort money from
unsuspecting members of the public. Cde Mnangagwa urged people to remain
peaceful saying any form of vengeance ran contrary to the spirit of ubuntu/unhu.
"As you are aware, in the last few months leading to this day, the political
situation in our country has been quite fluid, culminating in the resignation
of our former Head of State, His Excellency President R.G. Mugabe," he said in
a statement yester- day.
"We are currently working on transitional arrangements which will lead to the
dispensation which is to unfold tomorrow (today). While this is going on, I
implore all Zimbabweans to remain patient and peaceful and desist from any
form of vengeful retribution. It is not in the spirit of ubuntu/unhu which
characterises the nature of our people."
Cde Mnangagwa further said the criminal elements bent on disturbing peace and
tranquillity in the country should not be tolerated.
"Let us not, therefore, allow criminal elements bent on destabilising the
peace and tranquillity prevailing in our country, by either settling political
or social scores outside the ambit of the law. We are all Zimbabweans and let
us be exemplary as we work towards consolidation of our unity and the
prosperity of our nation," he said.
Cde Mnangagwa, who is the First Secretary and President of Zanu-PF, advised
the nation to report any criminal conduct to the relevant authorities.
"In this vein, I would implore our citizens to refrain from malicious
practices and report any such incidences to the law enforcement agencies for
their appropriate legal action," he said.
Cde Mnangagwa said although the political situation in the country had been
fluid, Zimbabweans should remain disciplined and optimistic as processes to
drive the nation towards development were being put in place.
"I, therefore, appeal to you fellow Zimbabweans to remain disciplined and
optimistic whilst we put processes to drive our nation towards prosperity and
development for us all," he said.
Cde Mnangagwa will today be sworn in as the President of the Republic of
Zimbabwe in Harare. The Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) and other security
services yesterday commended the nation for remaining peaceful during the
positive political developments in the country.
In a statement released to The Herald, ZDF Director of Public Relations,
Colonel Overson Mugwisi, said the solidarity gatherings of unprecedented
magnitude were conducted peacefully.
"In this latest statement on the progress of Operation Restore Legacy,
Zimbabwe Defence Forces and other security services wish to further commend
the people of Zimbabwe for continuing to behave well as they celebrate
positive political developments in the country," said Col Mugwisi.
"The solidarity gatherings of unprecedented magnitude have all been conducted
peacefully. Thus, no violation of constitutional processes and indeed our
Zimbabwean tradition of self-respect and self-restraint have been observed.
This, therefore, is a clear sign of resilience and self-control.
"It is, therefore, our wish that the obtaining peaceful environment continues
for the good of all our people and the country. You should, however, be wary
of criminals who masquerade as members of the defence forces in their bid to
extort money from unsuspecting members of the public."
Col Mugwisi urged citizens to report such people to the police.
"Such incidents should be reported to the ZRP (hotline number 04-703 631) and
ZDF (0712 236 595 or 0712 961 945) or any other nearest law enforcement
agents," he said. "We should all remain guided by the tenet of ubuntu/hunhu,
which has become a clarion call for all peace-loving people in the African
region and beyond."
Col Mugwisi said people should rally behind the inauguration of incoming
President Mnangagwa today.
"As we prepare for the inauguration of His Excellency, the President of the
Republic of Zimbabwe and Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (Cde
Emmerson Mnangagwa) today, we look forward to another massive gathering. Once
again, we strongly appeal to you to observe the laws of the land and shun
violence to preserve peace and stability in the country," he said.
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