Mugabe and Tsvangirai rule out probe into ZANU PF violence

Published: July 13, 2009

(HARARE-ZimEye)Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe and his deputy, Morgan Tsvangirai have ruled out a probe into the causes of the violent disruptions which took place today(Monday), and made to close a parliamentary meeting set for the drafting of a new constitution for Zimbabwe.

However, one of the councillors, Gilson Chitakunye, sustained serious head injuries after he was brutally assaulted by the Zanu-PF thugs who were also openly filmed on camera.

“The question of whoever orchestrated that disruption is neither here nor there. We need to move forward for the benefit of the people. Let us put national interests above partisan interests,” Tsvangirai said.

On the other hand President Mugabe would say “We are here to say that we will not brook any further disturbances in the future. We must have this constitution done. ‘It’s a necessity,” Mugabe said, speaking to journalists just after the disruption of the parliamentary meeting.

The conference is part of a process which should lead to the adoption of a new national constitution and fresh elections in about two years. (ZimEye, Zimbabwe)

12 Comments on "Mugabe and Tsvangirai rule out probe into ZANU PF violence"

Herbert Tapa on Mon, 13th Jul 2009 8:28 pm

Is this true?

This is utterly irresponsible, for Tsvangirai to ignore a criminal act too obvious like that.

I think we need another Prime Minister and MDC leader who has some comon sense

dongun on Mon, 13th Jul 2009 9:01 pm

there are no facts in this article please if u writing articles try and be informative,

weZaka Jerera! on Tue, 14th Jul 2009 5:23 am

Honestly I dont trust Tsvangirai nomore. Rubbing shoulders with Gabriel has made him a ZANU PF disciple. How can he say the question of who perpetrated violence is neither here nor there? Zimbabweans, open your eyes! Tsvangirai has betrayed the struggle already! I cant bliv this is the Tsvangirai i once voted. Morgan u’r openly condoning the barbaric behaviour 4rm the war vegetarians!

ZORORAI on Tue, 14th Jul 2009 7:54 am

mugabe and tsvangirai are good leaders and they are not there to destroy,so they made a good thing by not rushing to make unnessesary ruling or comments regarding the disruption,do not blame Tsvangirai, he knows what he is doing.

talk back on Tue, 14th Jul 2009 9:30 am

this is total nonsense. MDC = ZANU PF. zimbabwe needs an opposition party. that actually opposes this nonsense.
Tsvangirai is now a lame duck & will be held to account by the electorate.

Talk Sense on Tue, 14th Jul 2009 10:04 am

Tsvangirai is doing WHAT IS BEST for the nation NOT for his party. He has the nation at heart, knowing also that those criminals are difficult to handle. The most crucial thing right now is to get Mugabe to pass a new constitution, afterwards we shall all be singing songs of joy, mark my words.

At that time, even Simba Makoni will have ability to contest in a new election freely and without crookery.

I think we need to give Tsvangirai a chance guys. Why do we want division? Zimbabwe will never be restored until we unite

Zvorwadza on Tue, 14th Jul 2009 10:52 am

Both leaders are right. What those thugs want is ti divert attention. Those people just need to be ignored for the sake of progress otherwise Zim will become ungovernable. I tell u those thugs cannot derail the will of the people no matter what they do. Those who live by the sword will die by sword.

Bruce Derere on Tue, 14th Jul 2009 10:58 am

Hey Zvirwadza BUT Mugabe is NOT SINCERE AT ALL! Are you forgetting that?

He once said that Tsvangirai will never rule this country.

mukanya on Tue, 14th Jul 2009 12:37 pm

It does not make any sense for the leaders to look at who caused the disturbances, because that does not take anywhere. What we need is the constitution to be drafted. Blamming Tsvanirai does not help anyone. We must remain focused get the constitution.

Gilbert Bere on Tue, 14th Jul 2009 12:58 pm

Could someone tell me who is incharge in Zimbabwe?Is it the militias which is an extention of ZANU or the inclusive government?As of Tsvangirai he is prone to political mistakes and siding with Mugabe is one of them-it is not the first neither is it the last.

Dhongi Donkey rane mwana on Tue, 14th Jul 2009 1:40 pm

we need progress this time not blaming chematama all the time ,l believe the leaders adressed the nation yesterday so why are u still criticising zvinhu zvakaitika nezuro ,its now water under the bridge all we need is progress kuti yabva ku zanu pf or mdc hazvina basa izvi we need progress,munosvikepi muchingotukana nhai

L Strasser on Tue, 21st Jul 2009 7:50 am

Does anyone get the feeling that the MDC are a bunch of sell outs

Mugabe and Tsvangirai rule out probe into ZANU PF violence

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