FODEP appeals to ZP to deal with perpetrators of violent

The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) has appealed to the Police to firmly deal with the perpetrators of electoral violence if the country is to have free, fair and credible election next week.

FODEP Executive Director Macdonald Chipenzi has expressed concern over the continued violence among political party cadres who are seriously ignoring the electoral code of conduct.

Mr. Chipenzi says it is extremely worrying to see cadres break the law with no fear a few days before the country goes to the polls.

He wonders why political violence is taking centre stage when the electoral code of conduct does not allow anyone to display offensive weapons during the election period.
Mr. Chipenzi adds that it is surprising to note that the perpetrators of violence are engaging in such acts with impunity.
He says the violence being witnessed if left unchecked will make the country a lawless society.
The FODEP Executive Director has since appealed to political party leaders to strongly   condemn violence and tame their cadres by encouraging them to promote peace and unity ahead of the presidential election.