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Violence breaks out among MDC-T members ahead of primaries
09 Jun 2013 at 08:19hrs | Views
Violence broke out among MDC-T members in Chikanga-Dangamvura constituency on Thursday evening in Mutare ahead of a confirmation exercise today, leaving one of the party's councillors seriously injured.
The constituency is currently represented by National Housing and Social Amenities minister, Giles Mutsekwa who, if not confirmed, will square-off with prominent lawyer and human rights campaigner, Arnold Tsunga, The Standard reported.
Mutare city councillor, Chrispen Dube was left with loose front teeth and several injuries following a fierce fighting among the MDC-T supporters.
Police picked up the party's organising secretary for the constituency, Kingstone Mutandi over the fracas.
Dube told The Standard that he was badly assaulted in full view of Mutsekwa at Mega Watt building, where the verification was taking place.
He said a misunderstanding was sparked following a failed verification process of the constituency's Electoral College.
Dube accused those in Mutsekwa's camp of trying to manipulate the list of those who will vote today.
He added that he went to seek medication at a local clinic where his teeth were wired.
Dube said his assailants had resorted to violence because they lost touch with the grassroots.
Mutsekwa denied being involved in the fracas, describing the matter as a mudslinging campaign.
Mutandi is expected to appear in court soon.
The party's national organising secretary, Nelson Chamisa dispelled reports that they are suspending the confirmation exercise because of violence.
The constituency is currently represented by National Housing and Social Amenities minister, Giles Mutsekwa who, if not confirmed, will square-off with prominent lawyer and human rights campaigner, Arnold Tsunga, The Standard reported.
Mutare city councillor, Chrispen Dube was left with loose front teeth and several injuries following a fierce fighting among the MDC-T supporters.
Police picked up the party's organising secretary for the constituency, Kingstone Mutandi over the fracas.
Dube told The Standard that he was badly assaulted in full view of Mutsekwa at Mega Watt building, where the verification was taking place.
He said a misunderstanding was sparked following a failed verification process of the constituency's Electoral College.
Dube accused those in Mutsekwa's camp of trying to manipulate the list of those who will vote today.
He added that he went to seek medication at a local clinic where his teeth were wired.
Dube said his assailants had resorted to violence because they lost touch with the grassroots.
Mutsekwa denied being involved in the fracas, describing the matter as a mudslinging campaign.
Mutandi is expected to appear in court soon.
The party's national organising secretary, Nelson Chamisa dispelled reports that they are suspending the confirmation exercise because of violence.
Source - thestandard
