Staff Reporter | Overzealous village head Cephas Maruza of Maruza Village in ward 3, Nyanga North has banned members of the Morgan Tsvangirai led Movement for Democratic Change, from conducting opposition party activities in the area.
The traditional leader last week summoned a local MDC-T activist Needy Kasekete, to a disciplinary hearing over his association with the opposition movement.
Traditional leaders have indicated open allegiance to Zanu PF, denying opposition supporters access to food aid. In some instances, the traditional leaders often chant Zanu PF slogans-contrary to the provisions of the country’s Constitution.
According to Heal Zimbabwe Trust, a civil society peace promoting NGO, headman Maruza set up a committee which would try Kasekete and any other villager who has links with the opposition.
“Kasekete is being accused of supporting MDC T by Village Head Cephas Maruza and his committee, a party which they say is “banned” in the area,” Heal Zimbabwe Trust said Thursday.
“Village head Maruza had set a date this month for the trial of Kasekete and the case is expected to be heard before Headman Dzenga at his kraal.“ It is understood Mr Kasekete has also been told to bring $50 as court expenses.
Heal Zimbabwe Trust said they contacted Headman Dzenga to inquire further about the case but he denied that the case was taking place.
“ He admitted that indeed the case was brought before his court and is yet to set the trial date,” said the NGO. In Masvingo Province Headman Makore of Gutu District banned MDC activities in his area -following a star rally addressed by former Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai in February this year.
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Maruza haana mvumo to ban MDC members. Kusaziya kufa, anhu woye. Maruza uyu unoziya here kuti nhengo dzeMDC dzitori muParliament?
Mariyo yeakati Kasekete auye nayo, ndihwo hudyire. Asi, vanoita zvakadaro kuManicaland vanozosongana nezvimhinga mupini zvisina tsananguro. Give it time.
Maruza haana mvumo to ban MDC members. Kusaziya kufa, anhu woye. Maruza uyu unoziya here kuti nhengo dzeMDC dzitori muParliament?
Mariyo yeakati Kasekete auye nayo, ndihwo hudyire. Asi, vanoita zvakadaro kuManicaland vanozosongana nezvimhinga mupini zvisina tsananguro. Give it time.
Chiefs need to know that Zimbabwe is a free country and people have a right to choose their political parties. No chief should dictate to anyone. A bit of education on democracy for chiefs will go along way.#Tajamuka needs to work alongside chiefs and educate them.
Chiefs need to know that Zimbabwe is a free country and people have a right to choose their political parties. No chief should dictate to anyone. A bit of education on democracy for chiefs will go along way.#Tajamuka needs to work alongside chiefs and educate them.
The stupid village head lacks vision. How can he try and revive a dead horse? He must be removed from power for bootlicking. These are the fools who have made Zimbabwe broke through partisan politics. These fools must be treated the way Gaddaffi and his bootlickers were treated.
The stupid village head lacks vision. How can he try and revive a dead horse? He must be removed from power for bootlicking. These are the fools who have made Zimbabwe broke through partisan politics. These fools must be treated the way Gaddaffi and his bootlickers were treated.