Police name individuals arrested for election inte...

Police name individuals arrested for election interference

Zim Now Writer

The Zimbabwe Republic Police has named the individuals associated with the Zimbabwe Election Support Network, Election Resource Centre, and Team Pachedu, who were arrested on suspicion of interfering with the current electoral proceedings.

In a statement, national police national spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said:

“The Zimbabwe Republic Police is disturbed by subversive and criminal activities by certain individuals and civic organisations such as Zimbabwe Election Support Network, Election Resource Centre and Team Pachedu, in relation to the ongoing electoral process in the country.

“This follows the tip-off received and subsequent raid by a Zimbabwe Republic Police crack team at Holiday Inn Hotel, Harare, number 44 Downie Avenue, Belgravia, number 27 Milton Park. Harare and number 501, The Grange, Harare.

“As a result, a total of 93 smart cellphones, 38 laptops, two (2) smart watches, two (2) modems, one (1) WIFI router, one (1) external hard drive, Nokia feature phone (kambudzi), one (1) printer, 1 X 24 port switch, various computer chargers, power back-up unit and headphones were recovered.

“The equipment was being used to unlawfully tabulate election voting statistics and results from polling stations throughout the country. These figures were being supplied by some observers and political party agents.”

Ass Com m Nyathi added that the coordinators of the information were stationed at Holiday Inn, Harare and were in the process of feeding information to a location in The Grange, Harare where the Presidential Election results were to be announced using the VPN System through the Apollo concept.

He said the results were to be announced on 24th August, 2023 as promised by Citizen Coalition for Change leader Nelson Chamisa.

Police have arrested 41 suspects in connection with this case.

Continued Ass Comm Nyathi: “The Zimbabwe Republic Police implores individuals, syndicates and civic organisations to conduct lawful activities in line with the country’s laws. Therefore any criminal acts aimed at causing alarm and despondence among Zimbabweans will be severely dealt with in terms of the country’s laws.

“Meanwhile, the Zimbabwe Republic Police urges the public to continue being peaceful as the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission finalises the voting and ballot counting process. The police reiterates that no gathering at polling stations will be allowed.

The police spokesperson also commended Zimbabweans for the exemplary conduct and peaceful environment which characterised the pre-election and the election period.

“This should continue during the post-election period. Police will continue to maintain law and order in the country through patrols, blitz and general traffic enforcements.”

The arrested suspects are:

Ian Goredema, aged 43

Ferdinard Chiwaridzo, aged 37

Brigthon Takuberekera, aged 30

Joseph Mareya, aged 52

Mercy Majoni, aged 42

Craig Mareya, aged 20

Ashley Mapfumo, aged 25

Elton Mavhusa, aged 41

Yolanda Sarudzai Mavhusa, aged 42

Thelma Matanangize, aged 21

Benjamin Mukunga, aged 50

Natasha Mataire, aged 33

Thandeka Tatsvarei, aged 28

Kimberly Nhidza, aged 19

Succeed Musora, aged 34

Christian Nyanzure, aged 34

Kudzanai Marimba, aged 31

Kudzai Chavhunduka, aged 31

Natasha Nyatsanza, aged 24

Jack Zaba, aged 42

Mahlenkosi Mashingaidze, aged 35

Faith Ndlovu, aged 24

Winnioe Mabhjeka, aged 27

Lorraine Muchaiwa, aged 32

Polite Magadza, aged 28

Mukudzei Musindo, aged 26

Tariro Jingura, aged 43

Sinikiwe Kandororo, aged 36

Winnie Muhonde, aged 43

Tanatswa Takavarasha, aged 27

Sandra Jambazi, aged 25

Tadiwanashe Chiseko, aged 24

Kudakwashe Musonza, aged 19

Tapiwa Kapfunde, aged 25

Shawn Saveri, aged 21

Danai Chikoore, aged 31

Tatenda Nyakatsapa, aged 35

Thabani Mpofu, aged 28

Enistancia Ruvimbo Gwanyanya, aged 34

Nobunkhosi Mutangadura, aged 39

Trevor Enesi, aged 28

Assistant Commissioner Nyathi also warned individuals and civic organisations to only conduct lawful activities as the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission finalises its voting and ballot counting process.

He said police were disturbed by subversive and criminal activities by certain individuals and civic organisations.

They were using equipment confiscated by a police crack team from the Holiday Inn Hotel in Harare, as well as houses in Belgravia, Milton Park Harare and The Grange.

The equipment was used to unlawfully tabulate election voting statistics and results from polling stations throughout the country.

“Police are disturbed by subversive and criminal activities by certain individuals and civic organisations such as Zimbabwe Election Support Network, Election Resource Centre and Team Pachedu, in relation to the ongoing electoral process in the country,” said Ass Comm Nyathi.