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MDC official defects to Mujuru's People First
22 Dec 2015 at 08:17hrs | Views
The Youth Assembly Treasurer General for the MDC formation led by Welshman Ncube ,Godwin Masiya has resigned to join Joice Mujuru's People First, Zim Eye reported.
Masiya becomes the latest high profile politician to join Mujuru who seems determined to clash with her former boss President Robert Mugabe in the make or break 2018 polls.
Former MDC and Zanu PF bigwigs are also jostling for influencial posts in Mujuru's People First,it has emerged.
Masiya told reporters in Masvingo earlier today he quit the party in a huff citing nepotism regionalism and general lack of commitment .He said it was time to move on to a vibrant political party capable of delivering the much awaited transformation in the country .
He added he was fed up with pumping out resources from his pockets to sponsor a losing cause.
"I have decided to quit the party because there is nepotism and regionalism .The leaders are only concerned about one province in the country so it is a real farce .I have therefore decided to move on to better things .I am tired of using my money to sponsor party activities and the guys at the top are simply ungrateful .I therefore feel it is now time to move on .There is lack of seriousness in the party so I will move on to People First,"said Masiya .
Sources in the Welshman Ncube led MDC formation told media that the party leadership has been rocked by Masiya's resignation and Ncube himself expressed shock at the resignation.
"Masiya 's resignation has really rocked the party leadership because he is the man who pulled the strings in terms of seeking funding for the party and he is a long serving member," said a party official.
The resignation comes at a time Zanu PF and MDC supporters are clandestinely attending People First strategic meetings across the country .
Mujuru has emerged as the leading contender to lock horns with the nonegenarian -Mugabe who turns 92 early next year .
Mujuru who faced the ignonimy of being kicked out of Zanu PF for allegedly plotting to kill Mugabe is expected to wrestle power from her former party and end three decades of social ,political and economic misery for the people of Zimbabwe.
(Source zimeye.com)MDC Treasurer joins Mujuru
Masvingo Correspondent
The National Treasurer General for the MDC formation led by Welshman Ncube ,Godwin Masiya has resigned to join Joice Mujuru's People First.
Masiya becomes the latest high profile politician to join Mujuru who seems determined to clash with her former boss President Robert Mugabe in the make or break 2018 polls.
Former MDC and Zanu PF bigwigs are also jostling for influencial posts in Mujuru's People First,it has emerged.
Masiya told reporters in Masvingo earlier today he quit the party in a huff citing nepotism regionalism and general lack of commitment .He said it was time to move on to a vibrant political party capable of delivering the much awaited transformation in the country .
He added he was fed up with pumping out resources from his pockets to sponsor a losing cause.
"I have decided to quit the party because there is nepotism and regionalism .The leaders are only concerned about one province in the country so it is a real farce .I have therefore decided to move on to better things .I am tired of using my money to sponsor party activities and the guys at the top are simply ungrateful .I therefore feel it is now time to move on .There is lack of seriousness in the party so I will move on to People First,"said Masiya .
Sources in the Welshman Ncube led MDC formation told media that the party leadership has been rocked by Masiya's resignation and Ncube himself expressed shock at the resignation.
"Masiya 's resignation has really rocked the party leadership because he is the man who pulled the strings in terms of seeking funding for the party and he is a long serving member," said a party official.
The resignation comes at a time Zanu PF and MDC supporters are clandestinely attending People First strategic meetings across the country .
Mujuru has emerged as the leading contender to lock horns with the nonegenarian -Mugabe who turns 92 early next year .
Mujuru who faced the ignonimy of being kicked out of Zanu PF for allegedly plotting to kill Mugabe is expected to wrestle power from her former party and end three decades of social ,political and economic misery for the people of Zimbabwe.
Masiya becomes the latest high profile politician to join Mujuru who seems determined to clash with her former boss President Robert Mugabe in the make or break 2018 polls.
Former MDC and Zanu PF bigwigs are also jostling for influencial posts in Mujuru's People First,it has emerged.
Masiya told reporters in Masvingo earlier today he quit the party in a huff citing nepotism regionalism and general lack of commitment .He said it was time to move on to a vibrant political party capable of delivering the much awaited transformation in the country .
He added he was fed up with pumping out resources from his pockets to sponsor a losing cause.
"I have decided to quit the party because there is nepotism and regionalism .The leaders are only concerned about one province in the country so it is a real farce .I have therefore decided to move on to better things .I am tired of using my money to sponsor party activities and the guys at the top are simply ungrateful .I therefore feel it is now time to move on .There is lack of seriousness in the party so I will move on to People First,"said Masiya .
Sources in the Welshman Ncube led MDC formation told media that the party leadership has been rocked by Masiya's resignation and Ncube himself expressed shock at the resignation.
"Masiya 's resignation has really rocked the party leadership because he is the man who pulled the strings in terms of seeking funding for the party and he is a long serving member," said a party official.
The resignation comes at a time Zanu PF and MDC supporters are clandestinely attending People First strategic meetings across the country .
Mujuru has emerged as the leading contender to lock horns with the nonegenarian -Mugabe who turns 92 early next year .
Mujuru who faced the ignonimy of being kicked out of Zanu PF for allegedly plotting to kill Mugabe is expected to wrestle power from her former party and end three decades of social ,political and economic misery for the people of Zimbabwe.
(Source zimeye.com)MDC Treasurer joins Mujuru
The National Treasurer General for the MDC formation led by Welshman Ncube ,Godwin Masiya has resigned to join Joice Mujuru's People First.
Masiya becomes the latest high profile politician to join Mujuru who seems determined to clash with her former boss President Robert Mugabe in the make or break 2018 polls.
Former MDC and Zanu PF bigwigs are also jostling for influencial posts in Mujuru's People First,it has emerged.
Masiya told reporters in Masvingo earlier today he quit the party in a huff citing nepotism regionalism and general lack of commitment .He said it was time to move on to a vibrant political party capable of delivering the much awaited transformation in the country .
He added he was fed up with pumping out resources from his pockets to sponsor a losing cause.
"I have decided to quit the party because there is nepotism and regionalism .The leaders are only concerned about one province in the country so it is a real farce .I have therefore decided to move on to better things .I am tired of using my money to sponsor party activities and the guys at the top are simply ungrateful .I therefore feel it is now time to move on .There is lack of seriousness in the party so I will move on to People First,"said Masiya .
Sources in the Welshman Ncube led MDC formation told media that the party leadership has been rocked by Masiya's resignation and Ncube himself expressed shock at the resignation.
"Masiya 's resignation has really rocked the party leadership because he is the man who pulled the strings in terms of seeking funding for the party and he is a long serving member," said a party official.
The resignation comes at a time Zanu PF and MDC supporters are clandestinely attending People First strategic meetings across the country .
Mujuru has emerged as the leading contender to lock horns with the nonegenarian -Mugabe who turns 92 early next year .
Mujuru who faced the ignonimy of being kicked out of Zanu PF for allegedly plotting to kill Mugabe is expected to wrestle power from her former party and end three decades of social ,political and economic misery for the people of Zimbabwe.
Source - Zim Eye
