Zim Will Not Bow Down To Western Governments Says ED

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has proclaimed that Zimbabwe will not bow down to western governments type of leadership.

He said this at a conference hosted by a group calling itself Pastors for ED In Harare yesterday.

Speaking at the conference Mnangagwa reiterated that he would not allow Western countries to impose their type of governance on the country

He said, “They have their way of governance, and we do not interfere with their sovereignty, yet they want to impose their type of governance, that will never happen.”

Mnangagwa however, urged the church to pray for peace in the upcoming 2023 general elections, “Regarding the forthcoming harmonised general elections, I once again call upon the church to preach unity, peace and harmony.

“On its part, my administration has put in place mechanisms for a credible, free and transparent election. I urge you as the church to promote peace because it begins with me and you.

“Upholding constitutionalism, the rule of law and non-violent, peace, unity, tolerance, respect and love remain cardinal principles under my administration even during the election season. I call upon Pastors for ED to help us with the word, before, during and after elections,” he said.

Speaking at the same event, Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga described Mnangagwa as the anointed “king” who should be revered and respected. “Mnangagwa represents David in the Bible, the king. The Bible said people should be submissive to their leaders,” Chiwenga said.

Mnangagwa was honoured with a gown of adornment and conferred with a certificate of recognition and honour by the Zimbabwe Union Council of Churches for his role in the liberation struggle. He was also presented with a Bible.

Pastors for ED movement evangelist Idirashe Dongo called on church leaders to encourage their members to participate in the building of the country’s economy.

“We have a part to play in building the nation’s economic, social and political spheres and this can only be achieved if we encourage people to vote for ED in the oncoming presidential elections,” Dongo said.

Mnangagwa’s sentiments on western governments comes after the United States Of America (USA) has continued to closely monitor  what it calls are “human rights” abuses being perpetrated by the security forces and some government officials.

The US has further imposed economic sanctions against Zimbabwe insisting that the embargo will only be lifted if  those accountable abide to democratic principles.