The MDC is seriously concerned by a Chiredzi traditional leader allegations against politicians who are abusing our national army to interfere in a local chieftainship dispute.

According to media reports, Chief Tshovani recently wrote a letter to the army Commander General Valerio Sibanda complaining about the alleged abuse of soldiers by politicians in preparations for a ceremony to instal a new chief.

This is also in spite of the fact that the chieftainship dispute is a matter that is already under the courts.

As a Social Democratic party, we are totally opposed to the interference of national politicians in local governance matters such as chieftainship disputes.

We also reiterate our demand for comprehensive political reforms that will ensure an end to all forms of abuse by politicians of our national army and police.

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Daniel Molokele
MDC National Spokesperson