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Mwonzora reclaims MDC Headquarters
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The opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) says it has regained control of its party headquarters months after the building was seized during a bitter internal leadership dispute.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the MDC announced what it described as the "peaceful and rightful repossession" of MRT House, hailing the development as a significant milestone for the party.
The headquarters was taken over in November last year by the party's then secretary for defence, Shakespeare Mukoyi, at the height of internal tensions. At the time, Mukoyi accused MDC president Senator Douglas Togaraseyi Mwonzora of embezzling party funds — allegations Mwonzora has consistently denied.
Announcing the repossession, MDC spokesperson Aaron Makahamadze commended party members and supporters for exercising restraint during what he termed an "unprocedural and hostile occupation" of the premises.
"Your calm strength in the face of provocation is a shining example of democratic maturity and commitment to peaceful struggle," Makahamadze said.
The party's National Council has reaffirmed Mwonzora as the MDC's "legitimate and democratically elected" leader, the statement said, underscoring his role in steering the party through what it described as a phase of political renewal.
Makahamadze also praised the MDC youth wing for maintaining peace and resisting incitement during the standoff, saying their conduct had helped protect the party's democratic credentials.
The dispute over MRT House is the latest episode in a prolonged period of fragmentation within the opposition, marked by repeated splits, court battles and competing claims over party leadership and assets following the death of long-time MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai in 2018.
Addressing Zimbabweans and the international community, the MDC said it remained committed to constitutionalism and democratic reform.
"The democratic struggle in Zimbabwe remains alive and resolute," Makahamadze said, adding that the party would continue to oppose "oppression, injustice and authoritarianism".
There was no immediate comment from Mukoyi or his supporters regarding the repossession of the headquarters.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the MDC announced what it described as the "peaceful and rightful repossession" of MRT House, hailing the development as a significant milestone for the party.
The headquarters was taken over in November last year by the party's then secretary for defence, Shakespeare Mukoyi, at the height of internal tensions. At the time, Mukoyi accused MDC president Senator Douglas Togaraseyi Mwonzora of embezzling party funds — allegations Mwonzora has consistently denied.
Announcing the repossession, MDC spokesperson Aaron Makahamadze commended party members and supporters for exercising restraint during what he termed an "unprocedural and hostile occupation" of the premises.
"Your calm strength in the face of provocation is a shining example of democratic maturity and commitment to peaceful struggle," Makahamadze said.
The party's National Council has reaffirmed Mwonzora as the MDC's "legitimate and democratically elected" leader, the statement said, underscoring his role in steering the party through what it described as a phase of political renewal.
Makahamadze also praised the MDC youth wing for maintaining peace and resisting incitement during the standoff, saying their conduct had helped protect the party's democratic credentials.
The dispute over MRT House is the latest episode in a prolonged period of fragmentation within the opposition, marked by repeated splits, court battles and competing claims over party leadership and assets following the death of long-time MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai in 2018.
Addressing Zimbabweans and the international community, the MDC said it remained committed to constitutionalism and democratic reform.
"The democratic struggle in Zimbabwe remains alive and resolute," Makahamadze said, adding that the party would continue to oppose "oppression, injustice and authoritarianism".
There was no immediate comment from Mukoyi or his supporters regarding the repossession of the headquarters.
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