Jane Mlambo| Following a police ban on public gatherings on the grounds of containing the current cholera outbreak in Harare, the opposition MDC Alliance has vowed to proceed with their planned inauguration of Nelson Chamisa as the President of Zimbabwe saying Zanu PF and Emmerson Mnangagwa are running scared and using the epidemic as a skapegoat to block them from interacting with people.

The MDC Alliance through its newly appointed spokesperson, Jacob Mafume said Zanu PF was worried over the continued support Chamisa was receiving from Zimbabweans who are reported to have chanted ‘Chamisa the people’s president’ during his tour of Cholera affected areas in Glen View and Budiriro yesterday.

The move by the MDC Alliance has set the stage for a bitter clash with law enforcement agents who yesterday issued a strong warning against public gatherings.

“These illegal attempts by ZRP to cancel events on health grounds are an excuse for ZANU PF’s downright fear of citizens.

“They clearly show that Emmerson Mnangagwa knows that he lost the election and is operating this country on the bases of martial law and a perpetual state of emergency to protect himself from democracy,” said Mafume.

He accused ZRP of interfering in health matter which is not part of their jurisdiction saying this is a vote of no confidence in the new Minister of health.

“ZRP has no business declaring health emergencies as this should be the preserve of health professionals and institutions. It is not clear why the ZRP is dealing with issues of health,” charged Mafume.

Last week Saturday, Chamisa said he is going to be inaugurated by the people at Gwanzura Stadium further hinting that once installed he will chart his own way while Mnangagwa goes the other direction.