By Own Correspondent| Opposition MDC National Spokesperson, Jacob Mafume has described threats by 54 year old Zanu Pf Youth leader Pupurai Togarepi as unfortunate and criminal adding that the youth leader was a national embarrassment.

Mafume said in an era where political parties bragged about innovation, it was shocking that Togarepi uttered such vile statements which exposed the violent nature of his party Zanu Pf.

He said:

“His (Togarepi’s) statement is criminal and unfortunate. In an era where countries are competing and bragging about innovation, transformation and opportunity creation, it is shocking that a senior member of a political party brags about the violent nature of his organisation.

Togarepi is a national embarrassment who unfortunately represents the wider violent nature of Zanu PF.”

In a tweeter thread on Christmas day, Togarepi said:

“We have been tolerant … before and after elections. We won’t take any prisoners in 2019. Any provocation will be confronted head-on. The rules of the game have completely changed.

“Don’t insult others if you don’t want to be insulted. If you insult our leaders we will insult you. If you harass us in any way we will respond with equal measure. If you respect the president’s call for peace and unity we’ll respect you.

“We have been preaching peace while some insult and call for sanctions. Mnangagwa calls for unity and peace and some insult him and his leadership.

“The president focuses on economy, others are still in election mode. We can also insult. Your choice will be reciprocated.”