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Joseph Madzimure Senior Reporter
MDC-T has suspended seven senior party members, including its former vice president Engineer Elias Mudzuri with immediate effect for alleged misconduct.
Among those suspended are the party’s secretary for business and projects Mr Norest Marara, Mashonaland West chairperson Mr Gift Konjana, Masvingo provincial chairman Mr John Nyikadzino, chairperson for United States of America province Mr Den Moyo, secretary for education Edwin Dzambara and national executive member Mr Edwin Kakora.
According to the suspension letter, the reasons for their suspension range from taking the party to court, organising violence at the just ended congress, colluding with forces hostile to the party, convening unsanctioned meetings, planning disturbances in the party ahead of the general elections and undermining’s the party internal democratic mechanisms.
“These members are facing serious disciplinary charges and their suspensions are in terms of clause 9.1.2. 3 of the party’s constitution. The hearings will be conducted in terms of the MDC constitution and their rights as accused persons will be respected,” said the party’s national chairman Mr Solomon Chikohwero in a statement.
In December last year, MDC-T endorsed its leader Douglas Mwonzora as the party’s sole presidential candidate for the 2023 general elections.
The congress also nominated Chief Ndlovu as the first vice president and Paurine Mpariwa as the second vice president unopposed.
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