Firebrand Zengeza West legislator and MDC Alliance vice chairperson Job Sikhala has dared defence minister Oppah Muchinguri over threats to arrest him and controversial street preacher Talent Chiwenga.
In a statement yesterday, Sikhala said he has been made aware of a plot to arrest him together with Chiwenga and journalist Hopewell Chin’ono as they are deemed a threat to national security.
“Let me set the record straight from the onset, to Oppah Muchinguri, please bring it on,” said Sikhala.
“I am not afraid of the threats because this country cannot be governed on the basis of lies and manufacturing of falsehoods against those who are standing against the evils of your government because this country does not belong to anyone’s mother.
“I am briefed that the threat by Oppah Muchinguri is targeting at arresting me and (Apostle Talent) Chiwenga as soon as possible. The brief I received which is quite detailed, says, sooner rather than later after our arrest, journalist (Hopewell) Chin’ono will also be immediately nabbed.
“I will not tolerate any persecution on my person anymore. Don’t dare again. Like their threat to come and invade my home on the 29th of February 2020 that turned into a nightmare, I have mobilised the entire population to trigger a revolution in the event of carrying out their threat. I am a practical man.”
Sikhala said if arrested, his trial for treason early this year at the Masvingo High Court will seem like a “picnic”.
“My Masvingo treason trial will be a picnic. This time the wave will be unstoppable. I don’t make empty threats. I am not that character. I also urge Apostle Chiwenga to activate his constituency. It’s a do or die situation.
“Idiots governing our country should take responsibility for their failures. Trying to use other people as scapegoats is dangerous to its very survival. I have obtained detailed information about all your intentions Oppah Muchinguri. Bring it on,” said Sikhala.
Early this week, the Zanu PF youth league warned Chin’ono and other Zimbabweans against attacking President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
This followed another threat against Chin’ono by Zanu PF Acting Spokesperson Patrick Chinamasa soon after one of the party’s politburo meeting.