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Zanu-PF 'lures' MDC-T councillors
27 Aug 2013 at 08:44hrs | Views
Zanu-PF is trying to lure MDC-T councillors who make the majority in the council chambers to vote for a mayor from President Robert Mugabe's party, the Southern Eye reported.
According to MDC-T provincial secretary Tongai Matutu, some senior Zanu-PF officials tried to bribe the youthful MDC-T councillors-elect to swing the vote for the mayor in their favour.
"We have been told by our councillors who have been approached," he said.
He said six councillors were approached by Zanu-PF officials offering money ranging from $2 000 as well as residential stands and ex-Japanese second-hand cars.
Zanu-PF provincial chair Lovemore Matuke professed ignorance over the matter.
Zanu-PF is reportedly pushing for councillors Lovemore Mufamba and Garcia Mundondo for the mayoral post.
According to MDC-T provincial secretary Tongai Matutu, some senior Zanu-PF officials tried to bribe the youthful MDC-T councillors-elect to swing the vote for the mayor in their favour.
"We have been told by our councillors who have been approached," he said.
He said six councillors were approached by Zanu-PF officials offering money ranging from $2 000 as well as residential stands and ex-Japanese second-hand cars.
Zanu-PF provincial chair Lovemore Matuke professed ignorance over the matter.
Zanu-PF is reportedly pushing for councillors Lovemore Mufamba and Garcia Mundondo for the mayoral post.
Source - southern eye
