Mayor defection good riddance – MDC-T

THE MDC-T has dismissed the recent defection of its former councillor and Victoria Falls mayor Nkosilathi Jiyane to join Zanu PF as “good riddance” and accused him of being uncommitted to serve public interests.

Report by Richard Muponde Senior Court Reporter

Jiyane’s relationship with MDC-T took a nosedive three years ago after the former accused top party leaders of persecuting him and interfering with his job.

In an interview yesterday, MDC-T spokesperson Douglas Mwonzora said: “MDC has never been short of manpower which wants to work for the benefit of the people.

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