Let the law take its course
EDITOR — In the fight against corruption it must be clear that no one is above the law. Vice President Mnangagwa expressed this in Parliament on Wednesday and I think it is important for those particularly in Government to take heed.
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission should be allowed to carry out its constitutional mandate without any interference from individuals or institutions. Once the investigations are complete, through the police, as constitutionally mandated, then the findings of the investigation can be examined.
To try and hinder this process from taking place is as good as trying to cover up corruption, the very thing that we as Zimbabweans have been calling to be fought.
If any individual who is accused of committing a crime well and truly believes that they are innocent, they have the right to challenge their accuser. The law believes that people are innocent until proven guilty so the onus is on the accuser to prove that the person or persons they have accused is guilty.
For that to happen though, the accuser must be allowed to gather evidence to justify their claims. This process should not be stopped because it is obstruction of justice and undermines the law.
Let it also be clear that there is no excuse for corruption as the end, whatever it may be, does not justify the means. Those tasked with looking after public funds and public goods need to exercise decorum and responsibility.
Being in Government does not mean that you have the right to anything and everything that your office has access to especially for personal use. There are rules and regulations in all areas and these need to be respected.
It is important for people to have faith in their government and this can only be achieved when the government itself acts above board and within the confines of the regulations that are set.
Once individuals start abusing their office and their position then it creates problems not only for the State, but its beneficiaries. Farainesu Gomba, Dangamvura, Mutare.