Police pledge to uphold peace, order
POLICE in Manicaland have pledged to remain committed to their constitutional mandate of maintaining peace and order, as well as protecting the lives and property of people before, during and after 2018 harmonised elections.
Manicaland police spokes- person Inspector Tavhiringwa Kakohwa said it was the constitutional mandate of the police to ensure peace and order prevails in the province.
“For this reason, we are committed to upholding the Constitution and enforcing the law without fear or favour,” said Insp Kakohwa.
“This year, we have the harmonised elections and we remind the public to be mindful of the need to observe and maintain the peace that we have enjoyed in the past.
“We want to ensure that this crucial election goes smoothly with no incidents of violence or disruption of any lawful proceedings.
“Needless to say, President Mnangagwa has repeatedly called for everyone to observe peace and tranquillity before, during and after the elections so that the exercise achieves its goal.”
Insp Kakohwa urged all stakeholders to take a leading role in preaching a message of peace, co-existence and tolerance among people.
“To our traditional leaders who have direct access and influence to every other citizen, we request you to constantly remind your subjects on the need to observe peace and to pass on information on the presence of instigators of violence in the neighbourhood,” he said.
“Our religious leaders have been very influential in the promotion of peace building relationships and we implore them to make this subject a part of their sermons to their congregants and the general public.”
The police has also held liaison meetings with representatives of all political parties in an attempt to come up with an election roadmap that provides solutions to dealing with disturbances that might occur during the election period.