After the explosion occured at White City Stadium in Bulawayo where President Emmerson Mnangagwa was addressing a political rally on Saturday, a number of people spoke out against the violence. Here is how some politicians and notable people reacted.
Our prayers go out to all that have been injured in this afternoon’s events. While the security forces investigate, it is imperative for Zimbabweans to remain calm and united against any acts of violence. “Peace begins with me. Peace begins with you. Peace begins with all of us.”
— SB Moyo (@MinisterSBMoyo) June 23, 2018
https://twitter.com/JoiceMujuru_/status/1010583629242814464
He survived the hangman’s noose.
He ran past land mines.
He survived car accidents.
He survived cyanide.
He survived food poisoning.
And yesterday he survived a bombing explosion.God is preserving him for the duty to serve the nation of Zimbabwe. Our President is from God. pic.twitter.com/TlgL0dBmag
— Hon Tongai M Mnangagwa (@Tongai4HreSouth) June 24, 2018
When Korah (Chiwenga) & Dathan (ED) rebelled against Moses (RGM) citing his age, some of us knew that God makes mad those He wants to destroy. Pliz Zimbabweans stay away from the tents of Korah & Dathan for God wants to introduce a new way of destroying his people's enemies pic.twitter.com/MlZcDYOmfk
— mawarire mbizvo jealousy (@mawarirej) June 23, 2018
https://twitter.com/mayor_justice/status/1010593947863912449
Just hearing of the tragic events at a ZANU PF rally in Byo. Our thoughts and prayers are with all that have been injured and hurt in this tragedy . No matter our differences violence now or in the past should have no room in our discourse & should be condemned unreservedly.
— TENDAI BITI (@BitiTendai) June 23, 2018
https://twitter.com/T_Masiyiwa/status/1010561643682639873
Today's explosion at White City Stadium in Byo is a tragic reminder that the use of tanks, bombs, grenades & guns by whosoever against anyone to settle a political contest is barbaric. Nov 15, 2017 set a dangerous paradigm for politics in Zimbabwe. Violence begets violence. Sad! pic.twitter.com/PugLVxTnYc
— Prof Jonathan Moyo (@ProfJNMoyo) June 23, 2018
I deeply shocked to hear about the explosion at President Mnangagwa’s rally in Bulawayo and grateful he survived. This must be condemned by all patriotic Zimbabweans. We must bring the cycle of violence to an end. My condolences are extended to all those affected by this.
— David Coltart (@DavidColtart) June 23, 2018
https://twitter.com/efie41209591/status/1010605256697438208
I know we all have many thoughts and theories on the news from Bulawayo. I only ask that we be responsible in our tweets and think of fellow citizens who have either lost their lives or are battling injuries. It’s not the right moment to show how clever we are. #ElectionsZW
— Alex T Magaisa 🇿🇼 (@Wamagaisa) June 23, 2018
Very sad news about an assassination attempt on President @edmnangagwa of Zimbabwe during a rally. I hope and pray that everyone is ok. Love ❤️ Zimbabwe first – country first ❤️
— Chipo Dendere (@drDendere) June 23, 2018
https://twitter.com/chimurengamusic/status/1010669304428167168
Great response by @edmnangagwa, to the attempted assasination, very mature and the epitome of true leadership at its best. You win people's hearts by responding with love to such acts.
— Sabhuku Temba P. Mliswa (@TembaMliswa) June 23, 2018
Whoever is responsible for this violent act just before a national election must be condemned.Politics is not war. It is about progress and leaving behind a legacy for future generations to build on. Only those with no brains resort to violence to gain power.
— Ben Paradza (@BenParadza) June 24, 2018
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The deafening silence from Davengwa speaks volumes. Perhaps disappointed that The assassination attempt failed. LIKE the uprising he will be as clean as a whistle with a good alibi. His raising of Gukurahundi after Mugabe got out of power shows he is a coward. I f Davengwa had been the chosen one his Entumbane uprising would have succeeded I hope he does not make the mistake of going to jail in such old age. CLINGING TO ZAPU WHEN THE UNITY ACCORD WAS SIGNED IS TRYING TO REVERSE THE UNITY ACCORD. NOW HE IS JOINING CHAMISA THEY HAVE ONE THING IN COMMON THEY ARE COMPULSIVE LIERS
Mr Jomilo DonKY stop trying to unnecesarily stoke tribal tensions with your absurd conspiracy theories which are even astray. This issue has nothing to do with Zanu or Dabengwa or the unity accord or encumbrance etc. Can u leave him out of this issue. Sometimes u should learn to just shut up bcom most of your posts are just horse shit and dog poop. Let the police investigate and solve the this tragedy. U even heard ED himself saying this has nothing to do with the people of Bulawayo and he clearly suggested internal party issues so please shut the hell up
1 u speell the name of a prominent leader wrongly
2 u clearly have no wounds od the effects of Gukurahundi.
3 you are i rresponsible in yr utterances and u need political schooling
Who does not lie
Dabengwa could have been given the name Black Russian or whatever during the struggle for Zimbalbwe but he is not a fast mover or talker. The man will take his time.That could be his strength ,while to many us it could be a weakness.I dont think the man is involved in this at all.If he is then its tough lucky.
killing one another is not the solution for Zimbabwe to get back on feet, instead it will make matters worse. PLEASE PEOPLE LEARN TO FORGIVE ONE ANOTHER.