ED sucked into Masvingo chieftainship row

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has been drawn into a chieftainship row where a Masvingo man is challenging the appointment of Jestia Muzenda as Chief Makore.

Clever Kumbirai Mazano cited Mnangagwa, Local Government and Public Works minister, Chiefs Council of Zimbabwe president, Masvingo Provincial Chiefs Council chairperson, the district development co-ordinator and Muzenda in papers filed at the High Court.

In the matter that was heard by High Court judge Justice Sansley Zisengwe, Mazano challenged the process leading to the appointment of an individual to the prestigious and respected position of chief. 

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