Farai Dziva|The MDC A has dismissed Home Affairs Minister Cain Mathema’s claims that civic organisations are plotting to topple Emmerson Mnangagwa.

Addressing the media on Monday Mathema claimed the government had discovered a plot to unseat the President.

Accoording to Mathema a workshop has been organised by foreign nationals working with civic organisations- aimed at planning demonstrations meant to overthrowing the Zanu PF government.

Responding to Mathema’s utterances at a news conference in Harare today MDC A spokesperson Jacob Mafume said:” This is yet another desperate attempt by the regime to denigrate democratic groups.

Minister Mathema’s utterances are dangerous and reckless and his sentiments reflect the position of a cornered regime that is prepared to do anything to remain in power,” said Mafume.