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He told The Herald yesterday that his resignation was influenced by disorganisation in the party and ill-treatment of members by leadership.
“After realising that we were in the same bus but with different bus stops I decided to quit because the party is going nowhere,” he said.
“Since MKD was launched in 2009 there is no approved party constitution except a seldom used draft constitution. The party is hesitant to hold a national convention to endorse the draft. It is surprising that the party that has failed to produce its own substantive constitution decided to campaign for a “No” vote at the referendum without looking at the substance of the draft. I personally wanted a “Yes” vote but we were just told the party would go for a “No” vote, something that is ridiculous considering that it is coming from a party that has failed to come up with its own constitution.”
Mr Chapfunga said there were no structures in the party – an indication that the party was headed for doom.
He said there was no vice president, chairman or vice chairman, leaving all the power centralised on the party president.
The other reason, he said, was a lack of accountability and a lack of progress.
“It is unfortunate that the party president takes over running of the party including dishing out T-shirts. I hope those who remained will see the light including Zimbabweans who thought they had found an alternative voice.
“I am still weighing my options to see which party I can join.
“I am not bitter nor do I have bad feelings about leaving MKD but had to make a decision as a matter of principle,” said Mr Chapfunga.
Dr Makoni said he accepted Mr Chapfunga’s resignation because he voluntarily joined the party just like other party members.
“He joined the party voluntarily out of his conviction and if that conviction is not there anymore we cannot hold them. We are a voluntary organisation and if someone decides to leave they can leave,” said Dr Makoni.
MKD secretary for administration and management Mr Wilson Khumbula added: “We have direction and for us to hold the national convention there are parameters that have to be followed. On centralisation of power it is the same with a family set-up, the father is the central power so there is nothing wrong with the (MKD) president certifying that come through the party.”
Mr Khumbula said they would use the draft constitution until they have a substantive one.
Dr Makoni contested the 2008 presidential elections and also had the support of the MDC, formerly led by Professor Arthur Mutambara.
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