Terrence Mawawa, Masvingo/A Masvingo based Non Governmental Organisation(NGO) has strongly condemned the intimidation of villagers by traditional leaders.

Kraal head Mudemba Chatindi of ward 27, Masvingo South Constituency openly declared allegiance to Zanu PF last weekend.

He also ordered local villagers to surrender their voter registration serial numbers.

Kraal Head Chatindi also openly chanted Zanu PF maxims.

Speaking at a dialogue meeting held at Rupike Business Centre in the Constituency yesterday, Community Tolerance Reconciliation and Development (COTRAD) Programmes Manager, Zivanai Muzorodzi said Kraal Head Chatindi’s remarks were dangerous and detrimental to democratic processes.

“It is illegal to demand voter registration serial numbers from villagers.

COTRAD will lodge a formal complaint with ZEC.

We are also working with the Zimbabwe Human Rights Lawyers to make sure that perpetrators of political violence and those who harass innocent villagers are brought to book,” said Muzorodzi.

He added:” As much as we are apolitical, we also strive for democracy and fundamental human rights. “