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47 defects from MDC-T and Zanu-PF to join MDC in Lupane
26 Jun 2011 at 14:26hrs | Views
MDC President Welshman said, there is a greater need today for a strong and a united front against Zanu PF if we are to defeat Mugabe in the next election. He said that when he was welcoming forty-seven (47) people that have defected from the MDC-T and ZANU PF to join the party in a rally held in Lupane yesterday.
"Let us not underestimate the task ahead of us especially now that the Army Generals are threatening to overthrow any elected leader who is not Mugabe, we thus need more committed women and men, the party must continue with its open door to members that are coming to join the democratic struggle and in recruiting more members" Prof Ncube said
MDC led by Ncube has been experiencing rapid expansion which has seen increase in the branch structures throughout the country. This has been necessitated by the increase in outreach meetings y the party which has resulted in more visibility. Pro Ncube has been all over the show trying to drum up support for his party, he hasbeen to places like Gokwe, Filabusi to mention but a few.
Among the forty-seven that were welcomed yesterday from MDC-T are David Nyathi who was the Director of Elections in MDC-T, other provincial members Charles Ncube and Peter Nyoni, Mrs Penia Vundla who was the district chairlady for Mguza, the councillor for Ward 3 Dandanda-Lupane Mr Sampson Mpofu, Mrs Jeremy Nkomazana of ward 22 in Lupane defected from Zanu PF.
In the same meeting Pro Ncube said that MDC is committed to build a better Zimbabwe for all not for the chosen few.
"This green, green party is a symbol of life, of hope for a better Zimbabwe which will prioritise health, education, create jobs and empowerment opportunities" President Ncube said.
Speaking at the same meeting the MDC Deputy President Edwin Mshoriwa said that the party believed in the creation of a just and a fair Zimbabwe, where every citizen will enjoy equal opportunities without discrimination.
"We cannot talk of equality in the governance of the country without talking about devolution of power, this is the only system that will make the central government accountable to the people and make sure that the resources benefit all the people without marginalising other" the Deputy President said amid huge ululation from the crowd.
Present in the meeting was the Deputy Secretary General Moses Mzila Ndlovu who assured the gathering the quest for justice for the victims of the past injustices like Gukurahundi was the priority of the party.
"Am prepared to die for in pursuit of justice, no amount of detentions will stop me from making sure that those who perpetrated Gukurahundi are brought to book" he said
Moses Mzila Ndlovu who is also the Minister of National Healing, Reconciliation and Integration is on bail after being arrested while performing his ministerial duties in Lupane.
The meeting was attended also attended by the Secretary General- Priscilla Misihairabwi Mushonga; Deputy National Chairperson Frank Chamunorwa, The Director for Strategy and Implementation Miriam Mushayi, National Woman Chairlady Thandiwe Mlilo also present were members of the national executive and the provinces.
"Let us not underestimate the task ahead of us especially now that the Army Generals are threatening to overthrow any elected leader who is not Mugabe, we thus need more committed women and men, the party must continue with its open door to members that are coming to join the democratic struggle and in recruiting more members" Prof Ncube said
MDC led by Ncube has been experiencing rapid expansion which has seen increase in the branch structures throughout the country. This has been necessitated by the increase in outreach meetings y the party which has resulted in more visibility. Pro Ncube has been all over the show trying to drum up support for his party, he hasbeen to places like Gokwe, Filabusi to mention but a few.
Among the forty-seven that were welcomed yesterday from MDC-T are David Nyathi who was the Director of Elections in MDC-T, other provincial members Charles Ncube and Peter Nyoni, Mrs Penia Vundla who was the district chairlady for Mguza, the councillor for Ward 3 Dandanda-Lupane Mr Sampson Mpofu, Mrs Jeremy Nkomazana of ward 22 in Lupane defected from Zanu PF.
In the same meeting Pro Ncube said that MDC is committed to build a better Zimbabwe for all not for the chosen few.
"This green, green party is a symbol of life, of hope for a better Zimbabwe which will prioritise health, education, create jobs and empowerment opportunities" President Ncube said.
"We cannot talk of equality in the governance of the country without talking about devolution of power, this is the only system that will make the central government accountable to the people and make sure that the resources benefit all the people without marginalising other" the Deputy President said amid huge ululation from the crowd.
Present in the meeting was the Deputy Secretary General Moses Mzila Ndlovu who assured the gathering the quest for justice for the victims of the past injustices like Gukurahundi was the priority of the party.
"Am prepared to die for in pursuit of justice, no amount of detentions will stop me from making sure that those who perpetrated Gukurahundi are brought to book" he said
Moses Mzila Ndlovu who is also the Minister of National Healing, Reconciliation and Integration is on bail after being arrested while performing his ministerial duties in Lupane.
The meeting was attended also attended by the Secretary General- Priscilla Misihairabwi Mushonga; Deputy National Chairperson Frank Chamunorwa, The Director for Strategy and Implementation Miriam Mushayi, National Woman Chairlady Thandiwe Mlilo also present were members of the national executive and the provinces.
Source - Byo24News
