…as he is elected Zanu-PF chairman
Upenyu Chaota
CHIVI – The assistant District Administrator for Chivi, Wafios Hlavati, has come under fire from the main opposition, Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-T), calling for his immediate resignation from the public office since he is now ZANU-PF Chivi district ward 30 chairperson.
Hlavati could not immediately respond to the questions from TellZim News last week as he remained mum for a while before saying that everyone is involved in politics in one way or another.
After being quizzed on whether it was proper for him to occupy Zanu-PF top post in his ward, Hlavati was quick to say that people were out to tarnish his image. He further suggested that it was not bad for a public officer to occupy a political position since Zanu-PF was the sole ruling party.
“Are we in inclusive government? Everyone is involved in politics… aah but no I am not the chairperson here. Zanu-PF ward 30 chairperson is one Knowledge Mashandu not me,” said Hlavati.
However, TellZim News is reliably informed that Mashandu is the vice chairperson and Hlavati is ward 30 Zanu-PF chairperson. This is not the first time that Hlavati has assumed a political post.
Reliable sources who attended the district elections in Chivi recently said Hlavati was very excited when he won the elections.
MDC-T national spokesperson, Obert Gutu said the situation in Chivi is unconstitutional and Hlavati must either resign from public office or relinquish his ZANU-PF post.
Wafios Hlavati
“The situation in Chivi is unconstitutional. As MDC we condemn that and we call for the resignation of Hlavati. The constitution makes it clear that a civil servant must not hold a political post because there will be a clash of interests.
“Hlavati is a senior civil servant and we do not expect him to hold any political post hence he should choose whether to be a public servant or a politician, not both,” said Gutu.
He added that ZANU-PF should not violate the constitution hence the MDC-T will fight for its implementation.
”ZANU-PF has a tendency of stepping over the constitution. We want it to be implemented religiously. Imagine one is a judge and they hold political positions, how will they be able to deliver without being biased? , ” asked Gutu.
