By Paul Nyathi | Repentant MDC-T Secretary General Douglas Mwonzora has heartily apologised on behalf of his party to the mother of the late former party President Morgan Tsvangirai for all the public insults and abuse she suffered.

Speaking at a memorial service held for Tsvangirai at Sapes Trust on Saturday, Mwonzora said that the party ran short in culture during the period of mourning Tsvangirai.

“We want to apologise for the insults hurled at Morgan Tsvangirai’s mother. Nothing can be more sadistic,” said Mwonzora.

“I want to say Gogo we are very sorry. We fall short on culture in terms of leadership selection. We fall short when something inconvenient comes your way.”

The predominantly always sober former parliamentarian who is also a prominent legal practitioner extended wide ranging apologies to all people who were affected by the events in the party in the last week.

“We want to apologise for breaking the hearts of many Zimbabweans who see hope in the MDC,” he said.

“We want to apologise for the assaults on members of the public perpetrated by some youths in our name.

“I want to apologise to a police officer who was assaulted by a plate and left with a gush on her head.

“I want to say sorry to government officials who were insulted at the funeral.”

Mwonzora went further to be the first to apologise to under fire Deputy President Thokozani Khuphe for the harassment, abuse and assault she was subjected to by some party members.

“I want to apologise for the treat, sexist and tribal assaults on Madame Thokozani Khupe. I was not harmed and if I was I think I deserved it but I know Khupe does not deserve such treatment and for this we are sorry.”