HARARE – Zimbabwean president-elect Emmerson Mnangagwa says he has ordered the release of MDC’s Tendai Biti.
Mnangagwa said on social media that he intervened to ensure peace and adherence to the law.
President of Zimbabwe
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STATEMENT ON RELEASE OF TENDAI BITI
Tendai Biti was released earlier today following my intervention.
At such a crucial time in the history of the new Zimbabwe, nothing is more important than unity, peace and dialogue. (1/3)
Biti, a leading MDC-Alliance politician, was released on bail on Thursday evening.
He was arrested on Wednesday when he tried to flee to neighbouring Zambia and was later denied political asylum and deported back to Zimbabwe, where he was detained again.
President of Zimbabwe
✔@edmnangagwa
STATEMENT ON RELEASE OF TENDAI BITI
Tendai Biti was released earlier today following my intervention.
At such a crucial time in the history of the new Zimbabwe, nothing is more important than unity, peace and dialogue. (1/3)
President of Zimbabwe
✔@edmnangagwa
Equally important, however, is an adherence to the rule of law. I repeat – no one is above the law. Thus due to the serious nature of the allegations of incitement, due process will continue. (2/3)
Zimbabwean police accuse Biti of inciting political violence.
President of Zimbabwe
✔@edmnangagwa
Equally important, however, is an adherence to the rule of law. I repeat – no one is above the law. Thus due to the serious nature of the allegations of incitement, due process will continue. (2/3)
President of Zimbabwe
✔@edmnangagwa
I call on all parties to immediately cease from all forms of incitement to violence, and to conduct all activities solely within the framework of the law. All Zimbabweans must join us now in striving for unity, peace and reconciliation. Peace is paramount. (3/3)
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