Acting President Constantino Chiwenga yesterday accused the police of blocking the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) rallies around the country.
Addressing a rally in Dangamvura, Mutare, Chiwenga said the government is not part of the bans being imposed on opposition rallies.
“The opposition should not blame Zanu PF about the ban of its rallies,” Chiwenga said.
“It’s not our problem, anyone is allowed to campaign. Please, deal with the police, and don’t blame anything on the government or Zanu PF because Zanu PF is also applying to the Zimbabwe Republic Police to get clearance for its rallies.”
On Friday, police did not sanction a CCC rally which was supposed to be held at Rudhaka Stadium in Marondera on Saturday.
On Saturday morning, police barricaded Rudhaka and turned away thousands of CCC supporters coming for the event.
Heavily armed riot police formed a human wall at the stadium, blocking all entrances.
