MDC’s political battles are fast reaching fever pitch ahead
of the party’s national congress following the spraying of political graffiti
on Manicaland proportional representation Member of the National Assembly,
Honourable Joyce Makonya’s precast wall and gate on Sunday night.
Red and white paint was used to spray the graffiti at her
Chikanga house. Although the people behind the act are still to be brought to
book, in an interview with The Manica Post on Wednesday, Hon Makonya attributed
the vandalisation to her rivals in the MDC-Alliance following her decision to
cross over to the Dr Thokozani Khupe-led MDC-T.
She castigated MDC-Alliance youths, whom she accused of
being paid by senior opposition party officials to attack erstwhile party
members.
“I was away in Rusape when the incident happened. I
returned home around 10.30pm to be met with graffiti covering the front portion
of my precast wall and sliding gate. The paint was still wet and I rushed to
make a report at Chikanga Police Station.
“This is the work of the MDC-Alliance supporters who are
failing to accept the Supreme Court ruling. I have no regrets as l stand for
constitutionalism and I back efforts being done by Dr Khupe and her team to
ensure that we get elected leaders from congress,” said Hon Makonya, who was
the chairlady of the MDC’s Manicaland Women Assembly in the 2014 structures.
The Supreme Court ruling ordered the MDC-T, the main
component in the formation of the MDC-Alliance, to revert to its 2014
structures, thus making Dr Khupe the interim leader.
Hon Makonya said those resisting to hold the congress as
per the Supreme Court ruling were put in office in 2019 and are therefore
trying to protect their territory.
“Those who sprayed graffiti on my precast wall wanted me to
be at loggerheads with Zanu PF supporters, but this is cheap politics.
“In addition, l am not part and parcel of those advocating
for the July 31 protests against Government, which the MDC-Alliance leadership
has eagerly thrown its weight behind.
“We are pre-occupied with preparations for congress and
there is no going back despite all these machinations. As a party, we call for
the political uplifting of women. lt is unfortunate that most women tend to shy
away when they come across such acts of thuggery. I implore everyone to shun
violence because we cannot build our nation through violence. The law should
take its course and bring the suspects to book,” she said.
The Makonyas have since re-painted their property. Manicaland
provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Tavhiringwa Kakohwa confirmed
receiving the report.
“Police from Chikanga Police Station are investigating the
matter. We want to implore members of the public to desist from acts of
violence and intimidation. We are there to maintain peace and will ensure that
those behind these acts are brought to book,” said Inspector Kakohwa. Manica
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