Former Zanu PF MP Isau Mupfumi Comes Under Fire For Making Mourners Chant a Political Slogan at the Anglican Bus Accident Scene
ZANU PF Central Committee member and businessman Isau Mupfumi has courted ire on social media.
This comes after a video emerged showing him forcing mourners to chant a political slogans at the scene of an Anglican Church bus accident, where eight members tragically lost their lives on Sunday
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In the circulating video on X, Isau Mupfumi can be seen standing in front of the wreckage of the Passion Link bus, addressing mourners seated on the grass
Addressing the mourners at the accident scene, Isau Mupfumi implored the civil servants who were in attendance and mourners to chant the slogan ‘2030 VaMnangagwa vanenge vachitonga’ (President Mnangagwa will still be in office in 2030).”
Watch the video below;
Are these guys really 🤔 human? Turning an accident scene into a political event? Those people are mourning and I don’t think they wanted to hear about 2030 ED will still be around. pic.twitter.com/YK8EDBdw21
— Gerrard Anko Ged Belts (@MacBelts) June 18, 2024
Social Media Outrage Over Minister’s Political Slogan at Anglican Bus Accident Scene
The video has sparked outrage on social media, with netizens criticizing Isau Mupfumi for compelling mourners to chant a slogan. Many argued that it was insensitive and disheartening to politicize the accident scene. They denounced the incident as disgraceful and inhumane, accusing Isau Mupfumi of turning a tragic event into a political spectacle.
Here are some of the reactions;
@FaraiTrevorZ;
This behavior demonstrates a complete lack of respect for the deceased and their families.
@Charmieku;
How do you make civil servants call out a slogan…😳😳 This is pathetic and insensitive
@tongaizhuwau;
Takaroiwa ne akafa, slogan pese pese, nyika haifambe nekungopunza zvematongorwewo enyika pese.
@mindloz081;
This is disgusting, It’s bottom of the barrel stuff – it reeks of desperation. 🚮🚮
@Chibwa6;
Tell me of being out of touch to reality … people are seeking comfort and reassurance that something will be done to avoid such a disaster…you come with Zanu pf slogan for what 😔
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