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Pressure to investigate Chivayo mounts
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Prominent Kwekwe-based human rights activist, writer, and artist Nkosilathi Emmanuel Moyo has threatened to take legal action against Speaker of Parliament Jacob Mudenda for allegedly failing to act on a petition calling for an investigation into controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo's dealings with the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC).
Moyo is demanding that Parliament initiate a probe into Chivayo's multi-million-dollar contract with ZEC, which he alleges is tainted by corruption. The businessman, a known ally of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, reportedly secured a US$100 million tender to supply election materials—raising widespread concerns over procurement irregularities and abuse of public funds.
Chivayo has faced growing public scrutiny for his extravagant lifestyle, reportedly funded through lucrative state contracts. His spending sprees have included luxury cars, high-end real estate, designer jewellery, and regular cash and vehicle donations, which critics say reflect a culture of impunity and unchecked tender corruption.
Despite formally petitioning Parliament and submitting several follow-up letters, Moyo says Speaker Mudenda has not responded to or acted upon the matter. In a social media post, Moyo expressed frustration and signalled his intention to seek legal redress if no ruling is issued by the end of this week.
"I have written the last follow-up letter to Parliament about my petition. If Hon. Mudenda does not give a ruling by Friday this week, I am now left with no other option than going to court seeking a Declaratory Order in terms of Section 85 (1)," he wrote.
Section 85(1) of Zimbabwe's Constitution provides individuals with the right to approach a court when they believe their fundamental rights have been infringed.
The case, if taken to court, could open a legal avenue for holding Parliament accountable over its role in providing checks and balances—particularly regarding public procurement and the use of taxpayer funds.
Neither Speaker Mudenda nor Chivayo has publicly responded to Moyo's latest ultimatum.
Moyo is demanding that Parliament initiate a probe into Chivayo's multi-million-dollar contract with ZEC, which he alleges is tainted by corruption. The businessman, a known ally of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, reportedly secured a US$100 million tender to supply election materials—raising widespread concerns over procurement irregularities and abuse of public funds.
Chivayo has faced growing public scrutiny for his extravagant lifestyle, reportedly funded through lucrative state contracts. His spending sprees have included luxury cars, high-end real estate, designer jewellery, and regular cash and vehicle donations, which critics say reflect a culture of impunity and unchecked tender corruption.
Despite formally petitioning Parliament and submitting several follow-up letters, Moyo says Speaker Mudenda has not responded to or acted upon the matter. In a social media post, Moyo expressed frustration and signalled his intention to seek legal redress if no ruling is issued by the end of this week.
"I have written the last follow-up letter to Parliament about my petition. If Hon. Mudenda does not give a ruling by Friday this week, I am now left with no other option than going to court seeking a Declaratory Order in terms of Section 85 (1)," he wrote.
Section 85(1) of Zimbabwe's Constitution provides individuals with the right to approach a court when they believe their fundamental rights have been infringed.
The case, if taken to court, could open a legal avenue for holding Parliament accountable over its role in providing checks and balances—particularly regarding public procurement and the use of taxpayer funds.
Neither Speaker Mudenda nor Chivayo has publicly responded to Moyo's latest ultimatum.
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