By A Correspondent- The spokesperson of the National Patriotic Front (NPF), Jealousy Mawarire has accused the Home Affairs Minister of abusing his office to settle political scores adding that he has kicked a hornet’s nest.

The statement comes after two members of the NPF, Wonder Mashange and Dickson Mafios, both from Mashonaland Central were arrested.

Commenting on the arrest, Mawarire said:

The arrest of the 2 NPF officials from Mashonaland Central where Kazembe hails from is clear testimony the Minister is using the police to fight political battles. We condemn abuse of power, the security agents & courts.

This war the regime started will not end well. #TatambaZvakwanaTensions between the state and the civilians and or between the ruling party and opposition parties are threatening the peace and security existing in the country.

The tensions are being heightened by the deteriorating democratic space and the acute economic and humanitarian crisis in the country.

-Pindula