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political parties in the inclusive Government for increasing levels of tolerance of each other.
Jomic said this had reduced cases of political violence in Masvingo province.
Jomic provincial co-chairperson Mr Wilstaf Sitemere (MDC-T) said they were impressed by a sharp reduction in inter-party violence among Zanu PF, MDC-T and MDC supporters.
Speaking at a provincial meeting for legislators and senators in Masvingo last week, Mr Sitemere said the high level of political tolerance among political parties in the province should be lauded.
He said inter-party violence had drastically gone done.
“As Jomic, I want to applaud the people of Masvingo for increasing tolerance amongst each other, a situation that has seen cases of violence going down,” said Mr Sitemere.
“We must congratulate the people of Masvingo for their increasing levels of tolerance which we hope will be maintained even as we prepare for next elections.
“We are very happy with the peaceful co-existence that is obtaining here.”
Mr Sitemere challenged legislators in the province to promote tolerance among their supporters and also sensitise them on the importance of attending Jomic meetings.
He said since December last year, Jomic received 25 cases ranging from arson, assault, intimidation and partisanship.
Most of the cases, he said, had been solved amicably.
Speaking at the same meeting, Masvingo Governor and Resident Minister Titus Maluleke said there should be zero tolerance on political violence in the province.
He said people in Masvingo had proved that they can peacefully co-exist despite having allegiance to different political parties.
“We totally agree with Jomic that has noted a sharp decline in cases of political violence in this province,” said Governor Maluleke.
“I was waiting eagerly to hear what Jomic was going to say about political violence and I am happy that what Jomic is saying confirms our own assessment of the situation on the ground as Government.
“We are very happy with the level of tolerance amongst our people and political leaders should continue singing the gospel of peaceful co-existence.”
Zanu-PF provincial political commissar Cde Tranos Huruva urged political leaders, especially legislators, to lead by example and inculcate the values of peaceful co-existence among the people.
He exhorted political leaders to urge their constituencies to attend Jomic meetings and co-operate with the organ.
Another Jomic provincial co-chairperson Mr Benaya Muchovo said political leaders should carry the message of non-violence to their constituencies.
The Jomic provincial meeting was held to urge political leaders to ensure people attend Jomic meetings.
The meeting was also meant to emphasise tolerance among political parties as harmonised elections loom.
Online Reporter