LEAD President Linda Masarira has spoken against going into the streets to protest ‘without clarity of thought’, saying there is no need to risk lives when people do not know what they want to achieve after raising their voice.

In a Twitter post, Masarira said the fight against corruption should start at a local level before going national encouraging people to fight the vice and demand accountability from traditional leaders, council and central government.

This followed a meeting Masarira had with the organiser of the 31 July action, Jacob Ngarivhume.

“It’s time Zimbabweans took the fight against corruption to their own homes, villages, communities, wards, districts and provinces. It’s time we root out corrupt office bearers and demand accountability from traditional leaders, council & government.

“It’s not about going into the streets for the sake of demonstrating, risking your life for a cause you are not willing to examine with clarity of thought. Know what it is you want to achieve after you have raised your voice in protest,” said Masarira.

Stakes are rising ahead of the planned 31 July protest with various groups including political parties, civic groups and influential people having endorsed the action.

Government has in return warned citizens against breaching lockdown rules saying the results could be catastrophic.

Home Affairs minister has also threatened to arrest those who take the law into their own hands.