Activists call for Army, Prisons, and police to join the regime change

An anti- President Robert Mugabe activist  Albert Matapo has made a passionate appeal to the members of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, The Zimbabwe Correctional and Prison Services and the Zimbabwe Republic Police to abandon protecting the Zanu PF government which is set to starve them and join the regime change.

He said with the current prevailing conditions it was possible they will go for a long time without pay in the future.

"The time for you people to think, to differentiate the right from the wrong is now. These are only warning signs that very soon you are going without any pay. Those of you who retired, are languishing in serious poverty, all because of Zanu PF," he said.

"I am appealing to you to be part of the real regime change. Among you are very good people. Among you are men and women who really wish Zimbabwe well."

He said Mugabe himself commissioned him to the rank of Brigadier when he wanted him to command Zero Brigade to DRC in 1998, but he refused to be used.

"With that rank, today l am ordering you to regard Zanu PF as as an enemy. Do not show that you are part of us, because you get killed, but when the operation called Operation Batai Mugabe (OBM) or Garira neko led by UCAD begins, you should be part. Some of you are there with us already. Do not write down each other names, no, for security reasons," he said.

"This message is meant for those of you who did not know. Just make sure your colleagues have seen it but avoid commenting as you may get killed. Pretend as if you are against it as you show your colleagues."

He said asked them as to when are they will get promoted when Mugabe keeps on recycling those who are old?

"The new government promises you heaven on earth. Those of you who are going to participate in OBM shall be paid heavily and shall become commanders on the future army of excellence. This is your time to shine," he said.

"Let Mugabe give you weapons and you use those weapons against him when its time. Those who will resist will sing the music. You know your commanders who give you sleepless nights, those who support Zanu PF. This is the time that when it begins you arrest them fast. Do not kill anyone, just make sure all known Zanu PF thugs are arrested."

"Share this message. Do not fear. If you fear you will remain in poverty for ever. I love you all very much. We are going to succeed no matter what," he added.