Zanu PF leaders challenge traditional leader to identify ZimPF members in Mashonaland West

Zanu PF leaders in Mashonaland West –Mhondoro Ngezi have reportedly challenged traditional leaders to go about identifying locals who are members of the Joice Mujuru led Zimbabwe People First party.

Heal Zimbabwe Trust reported that on 11 March 2016, Zanu PF leader in Ward 11b called for a meeting where he summoned Traditional leaders and Zanu PF supporters and told them that they should start a process of identifying Zimbabwe People First supporters in the area and vowed that those found to be sympathizing or supporting Zimbabwe People First will be "dealt with" by Zanu PF youths in the area.

"In Ward 5, ZANU PF Councillor, Chengeta has also dispatched a team of Zanu PF supporters to move around the ward writing names of people perceived to be Zimbabwe People First supporters. On the 12th of March 2016, Zanu PF youths led by a war veteran only identified as Mukandi told people who were on their way to receive food aid at Turf Growth point that Zanu PF youths will set up bases where suspected Zimbabwe People First supporters will be "dealt with," said the trust.

"In ward 11a, a Zanu PF Councillor, Zijena called for a meeting in the ward on the 13th of March and warned villagers against joining the Zimbabwe People First party and vowed that he will defend Zanu PF even if it means resorting to violence. He also told those gathered that supporters of Zimbabwe People First will be denied any form of food aid that will come in the area."