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The voice of the people is the voice of god - ED
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The protests scheduled for July 31, 2026, which have been approved by the majority of Zimbabweans, do not necessarily need government approval because the same government has been refusing to give a green light to peaceful demonstrations where citizens need to air their grievances.
These protests do not entail property destruction or mutual harm. These are merely nonviolent protests, and the government and police must safeguard demonstrators while they take place, listen to citizens' complaints, and work to improve their quality of life rather than endangering them.
People are entitled to voice their dissatisfaction with their government. They have real worries that must be taken care of. Contrary to what some people are implying, peaceful protests should not be confused with violent or large-scale demonstrations.
Since Mnangagwa overthrew the late Robert Mugabe in a coup, protests have been prohibited.
People on the ground are now fed up with this regime and want change; the voices in the wilderness are crying. Based on how it is trending on social media, it appears to be gaining traction.
I believe that in order to lead the protests from all nine provinces, very strong and capable leadership is required. This event is not likely to be in a single day. I believe that these kinds of demos are just getting started on the 31st of July 2026. I can already see that the regime and it's cabal are sweating profusely and in a panic mode. All the provinces are being addressed by a resident minister flanked by the security forces.
The regime is on the verge of collapse, and the general public is furious.
Current Constitution of Zimbabwe, 2013
Section 59 states that
> "Every person has the right to demonstrate and to present petitions, but these rights must be exercised peacefully."
In Section 58 there should be freedom of assembly and association.
Section 60—Freedom of conscience
So under the 2013 constitution, Section 59 protects peaceful protest and petitioning the government.
When Mnangagwa assumed office in 2017, he told the country that "the voice of the people is the voice of God" and so the president should honor the weeping people's voices.
Email: konileonard606@gmail.com
X - @Leokoni
These protests do not entail property destruction or mutual harm. These are merely nonviolent protests, and the government and police must safeguard demonstrators while they take place, listen to citizens' complaints, and work to improve their quality of life rather than endangering them.
People are entitled to voice their dissatisfaction with their government. They have real worries that must be taken care of. Contrary to what some people are implying, peaceful protests should not be confused with violent or large-scale demonstrations.
Since Mnangagwa overthrew the late Robert Mugabe in a coup, protests have been prohibited.
People on the ground are now fed up with this regime and want change; the voices in the wilderness are crying. Based on how it is trending on social media, it appears to be gaining traction.
I believe that in order to lead the protests from all nine provinces, very strong and capable leadership is required. This event is not likely to be in a single day. I believe that these kinds of demos are just getting started on the 31st of July 2026. I can already see that the regime and it's cabal are sweating profusely and in a panic mode. All the provinces are being addressed by a resident minister flanked by the security forces.
Current Constitution of Zimbabwe, 2013
Section 59 states that
> "Every person has the right to demonstrate and to present petitions, but these rights must be exercised peacefully."
In Section 58 there should be freedom of assembly and association.
Section 60—Freedom of conscience
So under the 2013 constitution, Section 59 protects peaceful protest and petitioning the government.
When Mnangagwa assumed office in 2017, he told the country that "the voice of the people is the voice of God" and so the president should honor the weeping people's voices.
Email: konileonard606@gmail.com
X - @Leokoni
Source - Leonard Koni
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