High turn out of 2014 Masvingo MDC T members at first meeting after Supreme court ruling…
As MDC Alliance party led by President Nelson become first party in Zimbabwe to give financial report
13 October 2020
Wezhira Munya
On Saturday 10th October 2020, MDC T 2014 members who are qualified to vote at fortcoming congress congregated at Masvingo MDC offices.
The meeting was peaceful.
2014 MDC T youth organiser Mr Paul Rimai said, “We as MDC T youth in Masvingo province support great work started by Harare provincial youth leaders led by Chair Paul Gorekore of restoring MDC T legacy.”
85 % of 2014 MDC T leaders attended this crucial meeting. This high turn out of MDC T delegates shocked former MDC T member of parliament Mr Dumbu who is chief strategist and campaigner of Senator Mudzuri who want to be MDC T president.
This highly attended meeting was coordinated by 2014 MDC T provincial organiser Mr Ziki.
The meeting was chaired by 2014 MDC T provincial vice chairperson and one of the MDC T founding member Mr Mutisi.
Some 2014 MDC T provincial members who did not attend this meeting sent their apologies.
25 districts chairpersons and their women and youth district, ward, branch leaders who are qualified to vote at extraordinary congress attended this lively meeting.
Mr Charwirwe, MDC T founding member and 2014 Masvingo urban district vice chairperson said, “As MDC T founding member l am happy with the high attendance extraordinary congress delegates. Today we have discussed crucial issues on how to safe our party from Zanu PF proxies masquerading as MDC T leaders. We cannot let them kill our beloved party.”
Masvingo North district chair Mr Chawatama said, “I have been impressed by high turn out of MDC T delegates. The meeting went well. We call upon acting president Khupe to call for Standing committee, National council and and National Excutive council to deliberate on the processes that lead to extraordinary congress.”
Since Supreme court judgment, MDC T Secretary General Douglas Mwonzora has failed to call for Standing commitee, National council and National Excutive council as prescribed in MDC T constitution.
2014 MDC T Zaka Central chair Mr Chongorere said, “We call for peaceful, free and fair extraordinary congress.”
In addition, Mrs Mugidho 2014 MDC T leader said, “The MDC T leadership must select a credible organization that will do presidential nominations and elections at Provincial congresses and final at national congress.”
Furthermore, 2014 Masvingo urban district organiser Murinye said, “Our 2014 National organiser Honourable Bhebhe must make sure all 2014 delegates are in voters role.”
There have been allegations of manipulation of 2014 MDC T structures. As a result 2014 Masvingo MDC T structures demand “clean voters role. “
Senator Marava commented that, “Zanu PF has failed to destroy MDC T party. MDC T party has defeated ZANU PF and Zanu PF is using divide and rule tactics. We must be united.”
Chivi North district was represented by 2014 district treasurer Mr Farai Zavidze who said, “All 2014 MDC T delegates must be allowed to participate at the fortcoming extraordinary congress. We castigate the expulsion and suspension of 2014 MDC T members by Secretary-General Mwonzora. We cannot allow bona-fibres to be expelled from the party without due constitutional processes.”
Chivi North ward 8 chairperson leader Sameri Mhinga and Chivi South district chair Mr Ndekere argued that, MDC T party members should elect a charismatic and popular President such as President Nelson Chamisa. They further comment that, MDC Alliance President Chamisa got over 2, 6 million votes and MDC T president Khupe got
45 000 votes during 2018 harmonized elections.
Mr Chidaushe of Chivi North assisted MDC T Chivi North and Chivi South delegates with transport money to attend this crucial meeting.
2014 Masvingo MDC T leader Matara said, “We are disappointed with recalls currently being done by acting President Khupe. These recalls are vindictive and aim to give Zanu PF majority in parliament.”
The register of all 85% MDC T members who attended this meeting is available.
MDC Alliance party led by popular and charismatic President Nelson Chamisa gave audited financial report today.
Treasurer General senator Coltat said, “We thank our MDC Alliance supporters for supporting our party financially. Today, in the spirit of transparency and accountability we give our supporters and stakeholders audited financial report.”
MDC Alliance becomes the first party to give audited financial report publicly.
Renowned political analyst Dr Ruhanya Tweeted:
“MDC Alliance @nelsonchamisa becomes the first political party in Zimbabwe to make its audited accounts public through the brilliant work of its Treasurer-General @DavidColtart. Surely those who donate funds must know they are in safe hands including government grant.”
In support, Kimberley Tariro Mamhende said, “MDC Alliance led by President Nelson Chamisa is leading by example in accountability and transparency. MDC Alliance supporters will continue to support financially knowing their money will be accounted for.”
