Masvingo Correspondent
MASVINGO — Energy Mutodi, the Zanu PF legislator for Bikita West, is facing a child maintenance lawsuit filed by his ex-wife, Polite Dhiyo, who is seeking $1,500 per month for the upkeep of their six-month-old child.
Dhiyo claims that Mutodi has not contributed any financial support since their separation.
The application was submitted to the Masvingo Magistrates Court, where Dhiyo detailed the circumstances surrounding their marriage and subsequent separation.
“I was married in 2023 to the respondent under customary law. The respondent paid part of the lobola to my parents. However, we later separated. During the customary law union, we had one minor child, who is now six months old,” she stated in her application.
Dhiyo further explained that at the time of their separation, Mutodi had promised to provide financial support for their child.
“However, since the separation, the respondent has not paid a single cent towards the child’s upkeep. I have been solely responsible for providing shelter, food, clothing, and medication for the child,” she added.
Mutodi, who reportedly earns at least $15,000 a month from his various business ventures, legal practice, and his role as a Member of Parliament, has yet to publicly respond to the allegations.
The case has drawn attention to issues of child support and the responsibilities of parents following separation.
As the legal proceedings unfold, the community is watching closely, highlighting the importance of accountability in parental responsibilities.
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