Farai Dziva|MDC leader Nelson Chamisa has said the removal of Chief Felix Ndiweni from his throne is totally unacceptable.

“The persecution of Chief Ndiweni is unacceptable.

An attack on a chief is an attack on a people, culture and heritage. The chieftainship is rooted in a people’s identity not vindictive partisan politics and undue interference. Smith tried it but Rhodesia ultimately failed and fell.

The institution of traditional leaders and its independence should be protected through the framework defined in the constitution.

Traditional leaders serve a vital purpose in preserving our cultural heritage, must not be used against the people they represent to silence genuine concerns.

The government should play no role in the appointment of traditional leaders, but such processes should be determined by the traditions of the local community,” argued Chamisa

“A rightful leader cannot be imposed on a people. Our call for genuine reforms driven by the people’s agenda must keep growing louder & force institutional change. It is not the role of government to impose itself on the people.”