The MDC dismisses with the contempt it deserves, attempts by Zanu PF to create a parallel council in Mutare comprising war veterans, in direct violation of the people's right to elect a leadership of their choice.
The suggestion to set up such dubious structures merely confirms the fact that Zanu PF has no regard whatsoever for democracy and the people's rights to elect their own leadership. While Zanu PF rigged the last election, it wants to further decimate the people's choice by setting up a parallel structure comprising the so called Manicaland provincial affairs minister, Mandi Chimene and war veterans to do the work of council.
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