{"id":12242,"date":"2019-08-10T14:15:37","date_gmt":"2019-08-10T14:15:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.com\/zimbabwe\/?p=12242"},"modified":"2019-08-10T14:15:37","modified_gmt":"2019-08-10T14:15:37","slug":"mdc-demo-mutodi-warns-of-bloodshed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.cc\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/mdc-demo-mutodi-warns-of-bloodshed","title":{"rendered":"MDC demo: Mutodi warns of bloodshed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A key ally of President Emmerson Mnangagwa has warned citizens against heeding a call by the opposition MDC to take to the streets next Friday indicating it is likely to lead to loss of lives.<\/p>\n<p>Deputy Information Minister Energy Mutodi, using his Twitter handle, said the planned August 16 demonstration that the MDC led by Nelson Chamisa argues is aimed at forcing Mnangagwa to the negotiating table to begin political reforms will be met by \u201ca firm hand.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe MDC planned demo has been condemned by South African leaders and the whole Southern African Development Community (Sadc).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAny sensible Zimbabwe will not risk their life taking part in such a futile event,\u201d said Mutodi.<\/p>\n<p>He added: \u201cPresident Emmerson Mnangagwa is building the country step by step and any attempt to disturb him will be met with a firm hand.<\/p>\n<p>While police have indicated they are yet to respond to a notice for the demonstration from the MDC, Home Affairs Minister Cain Mathema last week said he had directed Commissioner General of the Police to leave nothing to chance.<\/p>\n<p>Deputy Defence Minister Victor Matemadanda also added that government would not hesitate to deploy the army if the demonstrators turned rogue.<\/p>\n<p>Zanu PF youth leader Pupurai Togarepi also responded to the MDC\u2019s calls for protests declaring the ruling party will not fold its hands and watch, setting the stage for what could turn into an explosive situation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A key ally of President Emmerson Mnangagwa has warned citizens against heeding a call by the opposition MDC to take to the streets next Friday indicating it is likely to lead to loss of lives. 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