Tsvangirai's advisor returning to UK after botched elections

MDC leader, Morgan Tsvangirai's advisor, Alex Magaisa is reportedly seriously considering returning to the UK to resume his work as a lecturer.

When Magaisa returned to Zimbabwe to join the then Prime Minister's Office, his family remained in the UK. At that time he was convinced Tsvangirai would be next leader of Zimbabwe. But after the July defeat, Magaisa is said to be putting his family first.

But MDC spokesman, Douglas Mwonzora said he was unaware that Magaisa was resigning and returning to the United Kingdom to continue his work as lecturer.

"I have not heard anything about any of our members resigning. I am on good talking terms with Magaisa and he has not hinted that he is going to resign.

"Everyone is determined to work for the party and we endorsed our leader Tsvangirai to lead us in the democratic fight," said Mwonzora.

The MDC spokesperson said the party was still operating in full force and was going to be defending the political space it gained in the elections after its members of Parliament participated in the swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday.

He said the MPs will attend the official opening of the 8th Parliament by President Robert Mugabe.