Chronicle Editor
Midlands Bureau
THE Douglas Mwonzora-led MDC-T has expelled and recalled three City of Gweru councillors including the deputy Mayor Cllr Cleopas Shiri of Ward 5.
The other Councillors are Martin Chivhoko Ward 4 and John Manyundwa Ward 18.
In a letter addressed to the acting town clerk Mr Vakayi Douglas Chikwekwe, the Minister of Local Government and Public Works, July Moyo, said he received a letter from MDC-T notifying him of the expulsion of the three councillors.
Minister Moyo said as a result of the expulsion of the three councillors, the Wards they are representing are now vacant.
“I wish to inform you that, I am in receipt of a letter from the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-T) stating that the following councillors have been expelled from the party: Cllr Martin Chivhoko Ward 4, Cllr Cleopas Shiri Ward 5 and Cllr John Manyundwa Ward 18. In terms of section 278 (1) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, as read with section (1) (K) the above-mentioned Wards are now vacant,” wrote the Minister.
Mr Chikwekwe wrote to the three expelled councillors, notifying them of their expulsion and declared the respective Wards vacant.
Blessing Chizhande
Online Reporter