Terrence Mawawa, Masvingo

Local villagers have declared allegiance to youthful MDC leader, Nelson Chamisa indicating President Emmerson Mnangagwa is hugely unpopular in the area.

The villagers in Zimuto Area, ward 2, Masvingo North Constituency yesterday resisted attempts by Zanu PF officials to turn a community meeting into a rally.

There was commotion at Mahoto Business Centre as villagers refused to chant Zanu PF maxims.

“There was commotion as Zanu PF officials forced villagers to chant slogans praising Mnangagwa.

Instead they began to chant slogans praising Chamisa,” said a businesswoman at Mahoto Business Centre.