Farai Dziva|MDC A Organising Secretary for Masvingo Urban Gibson Murinye was severely assaulted by drunk party members believed to be sympathetic to provincial chairperson James Gumbi.

Murinye was forced to drop documents containing party information as hooligans severely assaulted him and confiscated documents comprising party regulations.

The MDC A is sharply divided between party president Nelson Chamisa’s supporters and those who want Douglas Mwonzora to lead the party.

Gumbi is a member of the anti-Chamisa camp and is being challenged by former Masvingo Urban MP, Tongai Matutu, according to party insiders.