Staff Reporter

The saga surrounding the attempted hostile takeover of Morgan Richard Tsvangirai (MRT) House, headquarters of the MDC-T, has taken a dramatic turn with explosive new allegations pointing fingers at Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa.

A source close to the events claims that Chamisa not only orchestrated the aggressive move but also allegedly engaged in a bribery scheme with suspended MDC-T Director General, Wallace Chibikira, persuading him to spearhead the operation.

According to the source, Chibikira, disgruntled by alleged financial mismanagement by MDC-T leader, Douglas Mwonzora and his Secretary General, Tapiwa Mashakada saw an opportunity to oust Mwonzora from the premises.

“Chibikira was fuelled by simmering frustration over alleged financial mismanagement by current MDC-T leader Mwonzora and his Secretary General, Mashakada. This discontent presented Chamisa with an opportunity and he saw Chibikira's anger as a prime opening and  offered him a financial inducement to orchestrate the attack and oust Mwonzora from the premises," stated the source.

Moreover, according to the source, Chibikira assumed a leadership role in the operation mobilizing a group of individuals, including CCC members Paul Gorekore and Tafadzwa Chirombe, along with other CCC-affiliated youths who were accompanied by Provincial Youth Taskforce Jason Kausti, to bolster the ranks.

The source further contends that Chibikira, exploiting his position within the MDC-T, masterminded the attack from within facilitating unauthorized access to the building and paving the way for the takeover.

Speaking to this publication, political analyst, Nobleman Runyanga commented on the hostile takeover attempt of the MRT House.

"This isn't the first time the opposition has been embroiled in violent incidents," laments Runyanga. "If relying on force is their chosen route to resolve internal disputes, it exposes their serious political inadequacy. Violence has no place in a democracy, and resorting to it only weakens their credibility and undermines public trust," said Runyanga.

As the saga unfolds, observers are keenly watching to see how the CCC and MDC-T navigate the legal and political minefield surrounding the ownership of MRT House.