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Mutambara 'might be given a ministerial position in Zanu-PF govt'- claims
12 Aug 2013 at 22:36hrs | Views
Outgoing Deputy Prime Minister and deposed MDC leader Professor Arthur Mutambara on Monday made his first public appearance in months after hibernating from the political radar at a national event boycotted by the Morgan Tsvangirai led MDC-T party and western diplomats.
Mutambara went into political oblivion in the run-up to last month's harmonised elections and uncharacteristically remained silent throughout the election period.
However, the former leader of the breakaway faction of the MDC party resurfaced at the national shrine on Monday during a rally held to mark Heroes Day and which was addressed by President-elect and Zanu-PF leader Robert Mugabe.
Mutambara, who was seated next to Mugabe at the Heroes Acre, could be seen smiling while following proceedings that lasted almost one hour.
On Monday, Zanu-PF insiders told Radio VOP that the robotics professor might be given a ministerial position in the Zanu-PF-led government as a reward for being loyal to Mugabe during the tenure of the shaky coalition government during which Mutambara sided with the octogenarian leader in times of disagreements with Tsvangirai.
Mutambara said people must rise above political differences when it comes to observing and commemorating national events.
In an interview soon after laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Professor Mutambara said national events like the Heroes Day are what defines a people and their values and it is important for every Zimbabwean to rise above political differences.
"When gallant sons and daughters of the soil took up arms to redeem Zimbabwe from the clutches of oppression, they had one priority, driven by a shared goal, to liberate every Zimbabwean from colonial bondage. It is therefore proper for everyone to show some respect for the departed and living heroes and heroines, regardless of one's political affiliation," said Professor Mutambara
The MDC said they would not take part in a Zanu-PF function, especially soon after a stolen election.
Mutambara went into political oblivion in the run-up to last month's harmonised elections and uncharacteristically remained silent throughout the election period.
However, the former leader of the breakaway faction of the MDC party resurfaced at the national shrine on Monday during a rally held to mark Heroes Day and which was addressed by President-elect and Zanu-PF leader Robert Mugabe.
Mutambara, who was seated next to Mugabe at the Heroes Acre, could be seen smiling while following proceedings that lasted almost one hour.
On Monday, Zanu-PF insiders told Radio VOP that the robotics professor might be given a ministerial position in the Zanu-PF-led government as a reward for being loyal to Mugabe during the tenure of the shaky coalition government during which Mutambara sided with the octogenarian leader in times of disagreements with Tsvangirai.
Mutambara said people must rise above political differences when it comes to observing and commemorating national events.
In an interview soon after laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Professor Mutambara said national events like the Heroes Day are what defines a people and their values and it is important for every Zimbabwean to rise above political differences.
"When gallant sons and daughters of the soil took up arms to redeem Zimbabwe from the clutches of oppression, they had one priority, driven by a shared goal, to liberate every Zimbabwean from colonial bondage. It is therefore proper for everyone to show some respect for the departed and living heroes and heroines, regardless of one's political affiliation," said Professor Mutambara
The MDC said they would not take part in a Zanu-PF function, especially soon after a stolen election.
Source - Radio VOP
