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MDC condemns threats on Minister Biti
Movement
for Democratic Change
October
02, 2012
The MDC strongly condemns the barbaric behaviour displayed this
afternoon by some self-styled war veterans who locked access doors
into the Minister of Finance, Hon. Tendai Biti's government
offices.
The behaviour is totally
uncalled for as it happens when the Finance Minister is frantically
trying to source revenue to fund various government projects including
the salaries for thousands of civil servants including their bonuses.
As a party, the MDC applauds
the tireless efforts being made by Minister Biti at a time when
the country's natural resources are being looted by known
Zanu PF politicians. We urge the minister to remain resolute in
finding a lasting solution to the country's problems and not
to be swayed by empty Zanu PF threats.
Instead of marching to
Minister Biti's offices, these self-styled war veterans should
have demonstrated at the offices of Obert Mpofu, the Minister of
Mines and Mining Development.
It is Mpofu
and other senior Zanu PF plunderers who have failed this country
by failing to remit proceeds worth millions of dollars from Chiadzwa
diamonds to the Treasury for the benefit of genuine former freedom
fighters, civil servants, pensioners and the people of Zimbabwe.
We know that these so-called
war veterans are hired thugs who have been made to hold a mock demonstration
at the minister's offices in order to divert attention from
the real looters of the country's resources who include Mpofu,
Saviour Kasukuwere, Ignatius Chombo and other senior Zanu PF officials.
These are the corrupt politicians who are buying helicopters, aeroplanes,
boats and mansions outside the country from the diamond proceeds.
The real war veterans
know that Minister Biti is trying hard under difficult circumstances
to get the country back on its feet but it is a mammoth task because
of the looting of the country's resources. It is unfair for
the Finance Minister to globetrot the world with a begging bowl
when the country has vast natural resources that are benefiting
only a few senior Zanu PF officials.
The MDC notes with concern
that this is not the first time that attempts have been made to
frustrate Minister Biti. On several occasions hired Zanu PF supporters
have besieged his offices since 2009 when the inclusive government
was formed.
In July 2009, he received
a live 9mm bullet and a written note enclosed in an envelope. The
note advised Hon. Biti to "prepare your will" but no
arrests have been made since that threat was made. Last year, his
Harare residence was petrol bombed and again no arrests have been
made.
As the MDC we therefore
condemn the police for standing by while the life of a full Cabinet
Minister is being put at risk.
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