The Nelson Chamisa led faction of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-T) has accused Justice Francis Bere of passing a politically motivated and controversial ruling charging that they remain unfazed as Thokozani Khupe remains expelled.
Party presidential spokesperson, Luke Tamborinyoka said the ruling by Bulawayo High Court Judge, Justice Francis Bere is not going to change anything as leader of the breakaway faction, Thokozani Khupe, remains expelled.
“The High court judgement by Justice Francis Bere may have allowed expelled members of the MDC-T to continue to abuse the party’s name, logo, trademark and symbols but it does not in any way change the political reality on the ground.
“The political reality is that Dr Khupe and her cabal remain expelled from the party and recalled from Parliament by the legitimate organs of the party and that the party continues to be on the roll. The massive turn-out at President Adv. Nelson Chamisa’s rallies is a testimony to the fact and the political reality obtaining on the ground,” said Tamborinyoka.
He charged that Justice Bere’s judgment was politically motivated and had an influence from the ruling Zanu-PF.
“As for Justice Bere’s judgement, we believe it is political, controversial, appealable and contestable. In the court of public opinion, Zimbabweans are clear that the MDC-T and the MDC Alliance are the only games in town,” said Tamborinyoka.
He vowed that they will do everything to stop the abuse of their name, logo, trademark and symbols in line with the resolution of the party’s National Council.
Vice President of the Khupe faction, Obert Gutu yesterday posted on his Twitter handle celebrating their court victory saying they are always smarter than their opponents.
“We are celebrating! We are extremely pleased with Justice Francis Bere’s ruling. We’re not bragging…..but then you don’t need rocket science to see who is smarter and more strategic,” said Gutu.
