MDC-T dismisses defections

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THE opposition MDC-T has dismissed claims that 50 of its youths in Makokoba, Bulawayo, had defected to the ruling Zanu PF.
Zanu PF candidate for Makokoba constituency Retired Colonel Tshinga Dube
Zanu PF candidate for Makokoba constituency Retired Colonel Tshinga Dube

THE opposition MDC-T has dismissed claims that 50 of its youths in Makokoba, Bulawayo, had defected to the ruling Zanu PF.

BY SILAS NKALA

MDC-T Bulawayo deputy spokesperson Felix Magalela Mafa Sibanda yesterday said there was no way his party members could “opt for a party that is already dead”.

State media reports last week claimed that MDC-T youths had defected during a Zanu PF rally at McDonalds Hall in Makokoba in protest against the opposition party’s decision to boycott the June 10 by-elections.

Zanu PF candidate for Makokoba constituency Retired Colonel Tshinga Dube was quoted saying youths should be treated well as the youths were the vanguard of the party.

“There is no doubt that it’s a falsehood that 50 MDC-T youths in Makokoba defected to Zanu PF,” Sibanda said.

“It is highly unlikely that such a number of our members can defect to a dead party. There is no doubt that Zimbabwe’s youths are unemployed due to poor economic management by Zanu PF.”

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