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(NEWZIMBABWE) MDC-T councillors blast graft probe

MDC-T councillors blast graft probe
27/12/2011 00:00:00
by Staff Reporter I VOA

MDC-T councillors around the country have blasted moves by the party to probe allegations of corruption amid reports party officials were abusing their positions to acquire residential plots, business premises and vehicles.

A committee established to lead the probe by the party – which controls most of the country’s main towns and cities -- is expected to begin work early next year. However, deputy Harare mayor Emmanuel Chiroto said the move was as "unfortunate" and warned that it could harm the party ahead of key elections next year.

Local Government Minister, Ignatius Chombo has already claimed that the decision vindicates his allegations of widespread administrative malfeasance by MDC-T's local government officials.

Chiroto told VOA reporter Violet Gonda the probe was driven by MDC legislators scared of being challenged by some of the councilors in the next round of national elections.

"Unfortunately councillors are not well represented in the National Council hence decisions against them can easily be passed," Chiroto said.

Labels: MDC CORRUPTION

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