ZINASU factional fighting turns ugly
Posted on March 10, 2010 | Category: Politics; Business, Sport
The battle between two factions of the Zimbabwe National Students Union
(ZINASU) turned nasty over the weekend with accusations that MDC youths
allegedly assaulted leaders from one faction opposed to the constitution
making process. Last year ZINASU split into two groups, one supporting the
MDC and the government constitution making process and the other opposed to
it and supported by the National Constitutional Assembly and the Zimbabwe
Congress of Trade Unions.
The memorial service for the late Susan Tsvangirai at Glamis Stadium in
Harare on Saturday was allegedly marred by MDC youths who attacked the
ZINASU executive, seen as opposing their party in the power struggle. A
statement issued by the NCA claimed that the attacks left 4 student leaders
injured, including President Tafadzwa Mugwadi, Secretary General Kurayi
Hoyi, Treasurer Tafadzwa Kutya and the Secretary for legal Affairs
Archieford Mudzengi, who was said to be in a serious condition.
Meanwhile the other faction, led by Joshua Chinyere, has dismissed the
charges of violence and threatened legal action. National spokesman Wisdom
Mgagara said ‘It’s unfortunate that some misguided college drop -outs can
make a joke out of a very serious national event. All legitimate civil
society leaders were given a platform to give solidarity speeches.’ He
dismissed the charges of violence at the memorial event, adding that ‘ZINASU
is in the process of seeking legal redress against all these hooligans who
are putting the name of the Students Union into disarray.’
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