April 21, 2021
The Minister of Justice
Hon. Ziyambi Ziyambi
New Government Complex
Corner 4th & Samora Machel Avenue
Harare
RE: PETITION TO ARREST DOUGLAS TOGARASEI MWONZORA: CASE RB# 2236/12/2020
On my behalf and on behalf of the members of the Movement for the Democratic Change T (MDC-T) hereby petition the Ministry of Justice Legal and Parliamentary Affairs to arrest Douglas Togarasei Mwonzora for:
- The theft of MDC T funds to the tune of $6 million
- Money laundering in violation of Zimbabwe Foreign Currency Exchange Control Act
- Blatant disregard of the country’s anti-corruption policy
We are coming to the Ministry guided by the Ministry’s Mission Statement:
“To promote an effective justice delivery system and provide legal services, rehabilitation that guarantee good governance, democracy and the rule of law”
It will be 4 months, April 27, 2021 since the theft case was reported December 26, 2020, recorded in RB # 2236/12/2020.
The Details of the case are contained in the Attached Affidavit #A1 attached.
Suffice to say Hon. Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi, that theft of any kind, from any person or entity by anyone regardless of their political or economic position should be a top priority of the Zimbabwe Republic Police, the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission and the Ministry of Justice. So far not in this case, WHY?
Hon Minister, we have provided the Zimbabwe Republic Police with overwhelming evidence of theft of funds as well as money laundering. Not only did we provide the money trail but also the names of individuals and companies used to launder the money. It is inconceivable that in the face of such overwhelming evidence Douglas Togarasei Mwonzora and his fellow accused have not be arrested and deposed for this criminal offence.
It is also inconceivable that the Government of Zimbabwe that prides itself for adhering to the rule of law is failing to show the world that all citizens regardless of their station, membership and or support for the ruling party are subject to the same laws that apply to ordinary citizens. We are having for a full 4 months now a situation where all animals are equal but some animals are equal than others. This Hon Minister cannot be good for our country and the principle of equality before the law.
I am imploring you Hon Minister to implement your Mission and ensure the rule of law in this instance.
For and on behalf of MDC T Members
Patson Murimoga
ID #04-101832 04