Mayoral stand sale, residents roast Acting Mayor

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Zim Now Writer

Chitungwiza acting mayor Kiven Mutimbanyoka on Wednesday conflicted with residents during a press conference after residents had learnt that the land earmarked for the mayoral mansion was sold.

During the meeting, Mutimbanyoka said the council sold the land so that it would not be grabbed by land barons.

“We are not going to shy away from doing what is right and we are not afraid to have our names tarnished because as politicians, we are used to that. If someone feels he has a case, he can go to courts.

“If we take that amount, we can buy two refuse trucks and benefit as a community as opposed to a situation where land barons’ benefit.

“Through due processes, the council has a task to dispose of the land. We will invite interested investors to bid according to our housing policy. We are allowed to sell the land without any disputes,” he said.

Chitungwiza Community Development Network co-ordinator Eddington Mutakiwa Shayanowako reacted and said they were tired of being treated like they do not matter in decision making.

“But you can’t give us a lecture. We didn’t come here for you to give us a lecture. We are stakeholders here, you are our employees and it is not fair for you to treat us like we do not have rights.

“You should consult us when you make some of these decisions instead of just dictating for us,” he said.

On Monday, Chitungwiza Progressive Residents Association lawyers wrote to the municipality demanding answers on the matter.

A resolution to build a mansion on the land was first mooted on July 30, 2009.