Maiko, a former Chitungwiza mayor, said the electoral
playing field was heavily tilted in favour of his opponent.
Maiko said his rival was allowed to conduct door-to-door
campaigns and use Zengeza 5 Grounds and Macheka Square Grounds interchangeably
while the CCC was denied the same.
“On Thursday, we wanted to have our last rally and before
we went to notify the police of our intention we checked with authorities if
the grounds were not booked. Despite finding out that they were not booked, our
rally was blocked by the police who claimed that venues were already taken,”
Maiko said.
“While all this was happening, Mlambo was allowed to do a
rally, car rallies, and door-to-door campaigns. Zanu PF used all the grounds
yesterday, moving from one ground to another. “
Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said: “The issue of
gatherings are handled by the local police officers manning the district
affectionately known as regulating authorities in terms of the Maintenance of
Peace and Order Act [Chapter 11:23],”
“Their decisions after notifications have nothing to do
with the Police General Headquarters unless there are pertinent issues which
need the province or national office.”
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