MDC-Alliance leader Mr Nelson Chamisa’s purge on rivals has
continued with the opposition party’s provincial chairperson for Harare Mr Eric
Murai being the latest victim as the party heads for its congress in May. Mr
Murai, who has been viewed as a loyalist of Mr Douglas Mwonzora, the party’s
secretary-general eyeing the party’s presidency was reportedly pushed out of
the race to pave way for Mr Wellington Chikombo, who is also the National
Assembly representative for Glen Norah.
Sources in the party said Mr Murai threw in the towel after
noting that elections for the newly-constituted district executives were
staffed by people aligned to Mr Chamisa.
“There was also pressure being exerted on him not to
contest as he was regarded as Mwonzora’s blue eyed boy together with Masvingo
provincial chairperson, Mr James Gumbi. Remember Mwonzora is also accused of
working with Masvingo Mayor Collen Maboke whom Chamisa has ordered to resign as
mayor,” said the source.
In Harare province, Mr Chikombo, who is regarded as Mr
Chamisa’s choice, is currently leading in nomination after more than 29
district nominated him.
“You will notice that some of the districts that have
nominated Mr Chikombo include Kuwadzana East, where one of Chamisa’s blue eyed
boy, Mr Charlton Hwende is a Member of Parliament,” another source said.
Mr Murai has since succumbed to pressure and wrote a letter
to the national leadership saying he was stepping down as chairperson of the
province.
He, however, said he would remain a member of the party.
Party spokesperson Mr Jacob Mafume confirmed the departure of Mr Murai, but
would not give details. Herald
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