MDC-T cracks as bigwigs oppose an early congress
MDC-T spokesperson, Douglas Mwonzora and deputy treasurer-general, Elton Mangoma were said to be opposed to an early congress.
Mwonzora yesterday said an early congress was out of the question, insisting the event was still set for 2016.
"The national executive and national council met yesterday [Friday] and resolved that our congress will be held in 2016," he said.
Mwonzora however confirmed that the Friday meeting also discussed Bennett's utterances.
He added Tsvangirai, who has led the party since formation in 1999, agreed that indeed the issue of leadership renewal must be openly debated within the MDC-T and by the public.
"However, there is also a need that leaders maintain discipline with regards to where they air their views. But more importantly, Tsvangirai said the issue of succession must be talked about," he said.
