By A Correspondent

HARARE — Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator Amos Chibaya has come out strongly against the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), demanding an immediate retraction of a statement that accuses him of plotting violence in the country.

The ZRP’s press release, issued on April 23, 2025, named Chibaya and Transform Zimbabwe leader Jacob Ngarivhume as alleged instigators of planned unrest. But Chibaya has vehemently denied the allegations, calling them “false, damaging, and unjustified.”

In a statement released Thursday, Chibaya said, “For the record, the statement issued by the police is not only incorrect but also a ploy designed to tarnish my image as a person.”

The outspoken former legislator expressed shock that the police made the claims without reaching out to him for clarification. “What is shocking is that the ZRP has not even contacted me to verify, despite the fact that I have been cooperating with them and I report to the Law and Order Section twice a week,” he said.

Chibaya, who has faced frequent political persecution in the past, emphasized his commitment to peace and lawfulness. “I am a law-abiding citizen who does not harbor any intention to cause violence or disturb peace in this country. I believe in the peaceful coexistence of all Zimbabweans despite their diverse differences.”

He appealed directly to the police to withdraw the statement and consider the broader consequences of such allegations. “May I kindly request the ZRP to retract this statement, bearing in mind the impact of such a harmful statement on my reputation as a person, on my family, and on Zimbabwean society at large.”

Closing his statement, Chibaya reiterated his willingness to engage with authorities. “I am willing to cooperate with the police in order to clear my name.”

The ZRP is yet to respond to Chibaya’s demands.