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MDC to change name
22 Oct 2015 at 07:25hrs | Views
THE Welshman Ncube-led MDC opposition party is planning to change its name as part of a rebranding exercise following a spate of resignations within its top leadership.
Discussions have begun but are at an informal stage.
Party spokesperson Kurauone Chihwayi confirmed the development.
"No formal engagements have taken place regarding the change of the party name, but party members have been informally engaging each other for some time.
"The issue has not been discussed by any of the party organs, but if the echoes reaching our ears prove to be voices of our members, the party will take those suggestions to the next level.
"Such a decision can only be made by the national council and, thereafter, congress. We stand guided by the members of the party and no one will ignore the voices of the party owners . . . the party owners are the members."
The MDC has been toying around with the idea of changing its name for a while now, although the party's last congress in 2011 shot down the idea.
Discussions have begun but are at an informal stage.
Party spokesperson Kurauone Chihwayi confirmed the development.
"No formal engagements have taken place regarding the change of the party name, but party members have been informally engaging each other for some time.
"The issue has not been discussed by any of the party organs, but if the echoes reaching our ears prove to be voices of our members, the party will take those suggestions to the next level.
"Such a decision can only be made by the national council and, thereafter, congress. We stand guided by the members of the party and no one will ignore the voices of the party owners . . . the party owners are the members."
The MDC has been toying around with the idea of changing its name for a while now, although the party's last congress in 2011 shot down the idea.
Source - Southern Eye
