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Chipinge villagers allegedly forced to buy Zanu PF membership cards
23 Dec 2015 at 05:15hrs | Views
The ruling Zanu PF party is reportedly forcing villagers in Chipinge Central to buy membership cards amid concerns over intimidation by the villagers.
The Zimbabwe Peace Project reported that in Chipinge Central, villagers were allegedly forced to buy Zanu-PF membership cards by Chikwanda, a war veteran.
"The membership cards cost US$3-00, a fee that is exorbitant to the rural folk. The villagers were told that the electronic cards would be used to access government assistance," reported ZPP. "Chikwanda supposedly told them that in future, anyone without the card should not bother to seek government aid as absence of the card is clear indication that one is an opposition party member."
ZPP reported that it is significant to note that Chipinge Central and Chipinge East have embarked on a massive membership recruitment drive. some 5 km before Mt Selinda Mission.
The Zimbabwe Peace Project reported that in Chipinge Central, villagers were allegedly forced to buy Zanu-PF membership cards by Chikwanda, a war veteran.
"The membership cards cost US$3-00, a fee that is exorbitant to the rural folk. The villagers were told that the electronic cards would be used to access government assistance," reported ZPP. "Chikwanda supposedly told them that in future, anyone without the card should not bother to seek government aid as absence of the card is clear indication that one is an opposition party member."
ZPP reported that it is significant to note that Chipinge Central and Chipinge East have embarked on a massive membership recruitment drive. some 5 km before Mt Selinda Mission.
Source - Byo24News
