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'An assault on Mugabe is an assault on the entirety of Zimbabwe' says Zanu-PF
26 Mar 2013 at 14:46hrs | Views
The Zanu PF Secretary for Information and Publicity, Rugare Gumbo, says the suspension of sanctions by the European Union in respect of 81 Zimbabweans is a non-event, but a desperate attempt aimed at dividing the Zanu-PF and to cause confusion among its officials.
Gumbo told the state media that the Zanu-PF has been in existence for 50 years and through its experience knows better than to be divided by its detractors who have spent the better part of their lives trying to dislodge Zanu-PF from power through foul means.
He said as long as there remains a single person on the sanctions list and particularly if the person is President Robert Mugabe, Zanu PF will continue to be appalled by the EU and its half-hearted efforts.
Gumbo said: "Let's put it this way - an assault on President Mugabe is an assault on the entirety of Zimbabwe and we are not accustomed to taking assaults very kindly. The EU fools itself if it thinks Zanu-PF is amused by its latest gesture."
Gumbo also said the plan to continue interfering with the operations of the security sector through sanctions is meant to weaken Zimbabwe saying it is an insult to the country's independence and sovereignty.
Gumbo told the state media that the Zanu-PF has been in existence for 50 years and through its experience knows better than to be divided by its detractors who have spent the better part of their lives trying to dislodge Zanu-PF from power through foul means.
Gumbo said: "Let's put it this way - an assault on President Mugabe is an assault on the entirety of Zimbabwe and we are not accustomed to taking assaults very kindly. The EU fools itself if it thinks Zanu-PF is amused by its latest gesture."
Gumbo also said the plan to continue interfering with the operations of the security sector through sanctions is meant to weaken Zimbabwe saying it is an insult to the country's independence and sovereignty.
Source - zbc
