After Pastor Evan Mawarire revealed that he is considering venturing into mainstream politics, opposition party MDC-T revealed that rather than being intimidated by Mawarire, they actually welcomed him into the opposition fold. The MDC-T said Mawarire is welcome to join them so that they can combine forces to fight a common enemy, Zanu-PF.
Mawarire rose to prominence last year when he started making videos speaking out against government corruption and lack of accountability in Zimbabwe when he inadvertently formed the movement termed ThisFlag. He is currently facing charges of attempting to unseat a constitutionally elected government after he organised demonstrations against the government in Harare and in New York.
While speaking to New Zimbabwe, MDC-T spokesman Obert Gutu said:
Why should the MDC be worried that Pastor Mawarire may enter the political fray?
If anything, he is more than welcome to join us in the hustle and bustle of mainstream politics. Our common enemy is the Zanu PF regime. The enemy of our enemy can easily become our friend and ally.
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