adminMoses Mutambo (43) of Unit M in Chitungwiza allegedly assaulted two other supporters who tried to restrain him from assaulting Precious Muganda (22).
The incident occurred on June 15, at around 1pm at house number 34186 Unit G during the MDC-T’s primary elections in Chitungwiza.
Mutambo accused Muganda of forging names of people on the electoral college.
When she denied the accusations, the court heard that an argument ensued which resulted in Mutambo slapping her. During the melee, Mutambo was restrained by the party’s organising secretary of the same ward, one Blessing Utete (28) of Unit M.
In a fit of rage, it is allegedly Mutambo punched him accusing Utete of being part of the team which tampered with the electoral college in a bid to bar his supporters to vote.
Further allegations are that, Obert Matsika (36) the election agent of one Onisimo Makururu was also assaulted by Mutambo for restraining him from harassing fellow supporters.
Appearing before Chitungwiza magistrate, Ms Jessy Kufa, Mutambo was not formerly charged on three counts of assault.
Ms Kufa remanded him in custody to 28 June for trial and was asked to seek bail at the High Court.
Ms Ntombikayise Nleya appeared for the State.
Online Reporter