Zim GBC News | Midlands Correspondent<\/p>\n\n\n\n
KWEKWE \u2013 A wave of controversy has swept through Kwekwe after former ZANU-PF MP for Mbizo, Vongaiishe Mupereri, claimed that residential stands in the area are being reserved for ruling party supporters, a statement immediately disputed by local council officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mupereri made the remarks during a tour of 157 newly allocated council stands in Mbizo 18 this week, where he openly stated that the allocation process favours ZANU-PF members. He further alleged that the Kwekwe City Council management is under the influence of the ruling party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf you do not come through father Mbizo you will not get stands so you should come through me so that I tell council to give you. If you are not a ZANU PF member in Mbizo then you might get the stand in Amaveni,\u201d Mupereri said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are not going back because we want all ZANU PF supporters to get stands.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He went on to commend council officials, including the town clerk and housing director, and even urged Mayor Albert Zinhanga to join ZANU-PF to \u201cremain in that position because he is good.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In response, Mayor Zinhanga firmly rejected the claims, insisting that the council follows legal and non-partisan procedures in allocating land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCouncil doesn\u2019t consider one\u2019s political affiliation. We follow our waiting list. We follow the Constitution which dictates that we allocate 20% to special groups,\u201d Zinhanga stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The dispute has raised concerns over transparency and fairness in housing allocation, a sensitive issue in many Zimbabwean urban areas where land distribution remains highly politicised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Residents and housing rights activists are now calling for clarity and assurance that the allocation process is conducted without political bias, in line with constitutional provisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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