Media Statement|Good evening Zimbabweans and good evening Bulawayo. We have observed and closely followed with dismay and sadness the violence and unfolding events in Harare.

We acknowledge that there are emotions and disappointments emanating from elections.

We, the bishops, Overseers, Pastors and various Church Leaders in Bulawayo are appealing to you young people, women, security agencies, and political parties in Bulawayo not to engaged in any form of violence. We do not want anyone to be hurt in anyway by what is happening. Please exercise restraint from any violent behavior, and avoid damaging any property.

We also appeal to those who will be asked to respond to the protest to use peaceful means of controlling any protest.