The MDC is greatly disturbed by the increased intimidation and harassment of all school teachers by state and Zanu PF agents in the rural areas. The party notes with concern that six teachers at Gwangwava Primary School in Rushinga, Mashonaland Central province had to flee from the school after a botched kidnapping attempt by State agentsThe six teachers are being victimised because they made contributions during a Constitutional outreach meeting in the district, despite threats from Zanu PF members that they should keep quiet during the exercise.
The MDC is concerned about the welfare and life of these teachers as they had to flee the school on foot during the night. It is regretable to note that the victimisation of the teachers is being fueled by the headmaster of the school, Luckson Chidhidhi, Rushinga district education officer, Beauty Gasa and Zanu PF supporters. Senior government officials should be professional and are there not to be abused by any political party.
The MDC urges the police to urgently take steps to ensure the safety of all teachers and civil servants especially those in remote areas. We are equally concerned by the politicisation of teachers by certain politicians to the detriment of the profession and the education system in general. Teachers must unite so that together, they provide for an efficient and qualitative education system that will set the foundation for a better Zimbabwe. As a party, we believe in the provision of better and quality education in an environment that is conducive to assist in delivering real change to the people of Zimbabwe. The people deserve hope, dignity, freedom, security and prosperity.
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