By Own Correspondent| The MDC-T led by President Dr Thokozani Khupe has condemned the White City Stadium bombing incident which left close to 48 people injured 6 of them seriously.
The incident, which happened in Bulawayo at a Zanu Pf rally which was addressed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa also left Vice President Kembo Mohadi, Deputy Speaker of Parliament Mabel Chinomona, wife of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, Mary and Zanu Pf National Chairperson Oppah Muchinguri injured.
Khupe called for peace ahead of elections adding that no one deserved to die because of their different political ideology or opinion.
Below is the full statement by Dr Khupe.
The MDC T led by Dr Thokozani Khupe condemns the unfortunate bombing incident that happened at White City Stadium on Saturday .
No one deserves to die because of a differing political opinion or ideology. Life is precious and should be preserved. MDC-T is a non-violent party and our actions are proof thereof.
Differing political ideologies can be addressed through dialogue. We implore political leaders and their followers to embrace peace and love for the consequences of violence and hate are painful to all of us.
Zimbabwe is well known as a peaceful country and we should thrive to ensure that we maintain that good record.
We need to respect humanity preach love and love each other. Zimbabweans must abstain from intimidation and violence if we want to have peaceful free, fair and credible elections.
The MDC-T reaffirms it’s covenant with the people of Zimbabwe, to deliver a genuine and people- driven change in our country. This begins by holding elections which are violent free to all Presidential, Legislative and Council candidates regardless of their political affiliations, and to the electorate as well.
To this end our party would like to implore all Zimbabweans to remain united, vigilant and to embrace each other in our diversity. We preach tolerance, inclusivity, and equal opportunities for all. Noone should be barred from campaigning or have their posters tempered with. Our pursuit for just, free and equal Zimbabwean society is through non violent means.
Linda Tsungirirai Masarira
MDC-T Secretary for Information and publicity
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