By Dorrothy Moyo| MDC Vice President Thokozani Khupe has been told the violence she allegedly tolerated since 2005 has come back to bite her.

Writing on micro blogging website, Twitter, David Coltart former Senator David Coltart, said turning a blind eye on violence was the root cause of the split that cost Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) in 2005.

“Turning a blind eye to violence & intolerance was a root cause of the split in the MDC in 2005.It is a disease created by years of violent rule by ZANUPF which has infected the opposition .Some MDC leaders have toyed with the use of violence , but it always comes back to bite,” he said.

Coltart’s statement comes against the backdrop of protests by Khupe on violence against her at Morgan Tsvangirai’s burial yesterday and as well an announcement by party spokesman Obert Gutu to quit the party.

Gutu said he has disassociate himself with MDC –T

Gutu wrote early morning Wednesday, “BIG ANNOUNCEMENT

“I am not going to continue associating myself with an organisation that advocates for violence and thuggery.

“I’m a principled politician and professional.

“I’m NOT quitting politics.

“I’m going to contest in Harare East constituency in 2018 elections “