The discord in the MDC Alliance came out at Nyamuzuhwe
business centre in Mtoko during a campaign rally for the Mtoko North
by-election where two of the party’s top
officials gave conflicting statements regarding the candidature of Nelson
Chamisa as party president at the party’s forthcoming congress.
In a clear sign that all is not well within the party built
by the late Morgan Tsvangirai, Secretary General Douglas Mwonzora told
supporters that anyone is free to challenge for any position at the forthcoming
congress, while Deputy President Morgan Komichi said Chamisa will not be
challenged at congress.
“We have our own constitution which gives everyone the
right to stand in a position of their choice as long as you are a member,”
Mwonzora said.
“As we prepare for our congress, let it be made clear that
Chamisa is our sole candidate for the presidency no one will challenge him,
even myself,” Komichi said.
Although, Chamisa has tried to shift blame elsewhere,
tensions have been simmering within the party with clear factions emerging
since the crashing defeat at the July 30 polls.
The party’s other vice president, Engineer Elias Mudzuri has
indicated he will throw in his name to contest for the presidency post at
congress.
The other faction however does not want Chamisa to be
challenged.
Meanwhile, MDC Alliance’s candidate, Bonie Mushore will
battle it out against Rambisai Kabote of Zanu PF and Edson Mugoma of NCA in the
Mtoko North by-election. zbc
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