'Spent force Tsvangirai should resign'- senior members demand

Opposition MDC-T is in turmoil over its ailing leader Morgan Tsvangirai amid reports that top officials now regard his as a spent force.

Tsvangirai, who is battling cancer of the colon should step down as party head as he has nothing fresh to offer, his subordinates demand.

Quoting unnamed sources, state controlled Herald said Tsvangirai was also a stumbling block in the party accessing donor funding.

"Things are not well in the party.

"There is a strong feeling among the top echelons of the party that the president should step down and pave way for a new leader who is energetic, given his current health status. This has created a real fight between Chamisa and Khupe because they are the most serious contenders.

"Given his (Mr Tsvangirai) current status some are feeling he is now a spent force and donors may not be willing to part ways with their money sponsoring the party."

Party top officials have long confirmed that the party is broke.

National party spokesperson Obert Gutu said the party was a united force.

"That is an imagination of people who have nothing to do with their lives.

"The party is united and we are praying for our leader and we are sure he will overcome this challenge."

Tsvangirai has been MDC-T leader since inception in 1999.