By Staff Reporter
CITIZENS Coalitions for Change (CCC) Welshman Ncube faction faced the wrath of disappointed opposition supporters who savagely attacked Douglas Mwonzora in a backlash believed to be payback for ‘selling out’.
The attacks occured during the funeral of CCC Glen View South Member of Parliament Grandmore Hakata (56), who died last week due to diabetes complications.
MDC-T leader, Douglas Mwonzora’s vehicle was allegedly damaged whilst a member of his political party, Preston Mwabaya, was seriously injured in the skirmishes and is reportedly admitted in the lntensive Care Unit (ICU) at a local hospital.
Screengrab from a video circulating showing CCC youths heckling Mwonzora as he leaves the funeral venue
In a statement this Sunday, CCC Ncube faction spokesperson Willias Madzimure condemned the violence, accusing former CCC leader Nelson Chamisa of causing the mayhem.
“The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) condemns in the strongest terms the violence that erupted at the funeral of our beloved member, Hon. Hakata, who was a loyal member of the CCC led by Prof. Welshman Ncube. Hon Hakata had stood firm in his principles and refused to resign from Parliament when ordered to do so by Hon Nelson Chamisa.
“We are deeply disturbed by the actions of certain individuals who sought to disrupt the peaceful proceedings and cause harm to innocent mourners.
“Among those who were attacked and harassed by the perpetrators were Hon. Matsunga, Hon. P. Chitimbe, Hon. Musarurwa, and Hon. Madzimure, all of whom were present to pay their respects to the deceased.
“We are disappointed that Hon. Nelson Chamisa, when he addressed his supporters and the mourners, failed to condemn the violence. As a leader, it is imperative to promote peace and stability, and we expect more from those who aspire to lead our nation,” Madzimure said.
He said his party was outraged by the attack on Senator Mwonzora, the president of MDC-T party, and the damage to his vehicle and called on law enforcement agents to deal with perpetrators.
“This blatant display of thuggery and intimidation is a clear indication of the lack of leadership and accountability within Hon Nelson Chamisa’s camp.
However, some political analysts have implored the Welshman Ncube led faction to desist from fact less blame games especially against a leader who does not currently hold any position within the country’s political parties.
