Zanu-PF rolls out dirty 2018 strategy

Zanu-PF has begun rolling out its dirty plan to systematically reclaim control of local authorities led by MDC-T while making bogus promises ahead of the 2018 general elections as the embattled ruling party targets the main opposition's traditional strongholds to win the crucial polls.

Information at hand shows that the suspension of the Harare mayor Bernard Manyenyeni, this week falls into Zanu-PF's ploy to seize control on MDC-T led local authorities, particularly Harare and other major municipalities.

Meanwhile, the MDC yesterday came out blazing against government ,accusing president Robert Mugabe of  using "thuggish" and "pugilist approach" to suspend Harare Mayor Bernard Manyenyeni.

Local Government Minister Saviour Kasukuwere suspended the Harare mayor accusing him of improper conduct and insubordination for appointing a new town clerk, James Mushore, despite government objections.

The MDC said they said they are ready to confront Zanu-PF political commissar, saying a mayor could only be dethroned by an independent tribunal established by parliament in terms of the law and insisting Kasukuwere's action was ultra vires the new constitution adopted in 2013.

MDC shadow minster for Local Government James Tumba said they had already lodged an urgent chamber application in the high court seeking to rescind Kasukuwere's decision.