Violence allegedly broke out at an MDC-T rally in Masvingo
Central constituency at the weekend, as party officials jostled for the ticket
to contest the seat in next year’s general elections.
The violence occurred in the full glare of the party’s
deputy national organiser, Amos Chibaya, and left the shadow MP for the
constituency Allan Moyo injured.
Moyo yesterday refused to comment on the issue, claiming
the case was now being handled by the police.
“I cannot comment on the matter that is being investigated
by the police,” he said before hanging.
Chibaya could not be reached for comment, as his mobile
phone was unreachable.
MDC-T national spokesperson Obert Gutu said he was yet to
get full details of the incident.
“I am yet to get the full details. I just saw it on social
media. I am still to verify that with Moyo,” he said.
“I don’t have the full facts at the moment, but as a party,
we condemn all forms of violence. We will carry out an investigation to get the
details of what really transpired.”
But party supporters who attended the rally at Mashate
business centre in Masvingo Central’s ward 18 said Moyo was assaulted by hired
youths, who preferred one Muzhazu to represent the party in the constituency.
They claimed that Moyo was attacked soon after finishing
his speech and sustained injuries on the hand and left cheek bone.
He reported the matter at Muchakata Police Station. newsday
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