Khupe Refuses To Negotiate With Chamisa, Shuts Him Away

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By Lionel Saungweme | Former Movement for Democratic President (MDC-T) Vice President, Dr. Thokozani Khupe has defied the party’s National Council by conducting door to door campaigns in Makokoba Township. Dr Khupe has been avoiding National Council meetings and strengthening visits to grassroots in Bulawayo’s townships. She has also been visiting areas deep in Matabeleland North such as Gwelutshena to hold rallies with women and other sympathisers.

“MDC-T with Acting President Dr. Thokozani Khupe” read the flier in a clear disregard to the party’s 23 March 2018 National Council resolution.
“Constitutionalism, devolution, accountability and governance, equality, non-violence, development and prosperity, discrimination, rule of law” creamed the banner poster which was attached to street signs.

“It was only yesterday that Khupe’s team affixed the same posters in Luveve Township. But after being expelled she must not use the name MDC-T as she has been fired by the party’s highest decision-making body in between congresses,” said a senior party member who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of being accused of defying protocol.

Dr Khupe’s personal assistant, Witness Dube was asked why Dr. Khupe still addressed herself as MDC-T Acting President when the National Council had voted for her removal. Dube promised to respond via the WhatsApp social media platform. An hour later, at the time of going to press, Dube had still not replied to the question.