Khupe Appoints New Chief Whips To Replace Those Recalled Last Month

The MDC-T has appointed Ms Paurina Mpariwa as the party’s Chief Whip in the National Assembly taking over from Mr Prosper Mutseyami who was recalled from parliament last month.

The announcement was made by Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Tsitsi Gezi who indicated that Mpariwa (Proportional Representation) will be deputised by Makoni Central representative Mr David Tekeshe. Gezi said:

I have to inform the House that Honourable Paurina Mpariwa has been appointed as the new National Assembly Chief Whip for the MDC-T party replacing the former MP, Honourable Prosper Mutseyami. Consequently, in terms of Section 151 (f) of the Constitution, Honourable Mpariwa becomes a Member of the Standing Rules and Orders Committee.

She will be deputised by Honourable D. Tekeshe who replaces Honourable Nomathemba Ndlovu who was also recalled by the MDC-T party.

In Senate, the Thokozani Khupe-led MDC outfit appointed Mr Tichinani Mavetera as the new Senate Chief Whip taking over from Ms Lillian Timveous, who was also recalled from Parliament.

MDC-T has recalled nine senators and 12 National Assembly representatives following a Supreme Court ruling that made her the legitimate leader of the opposition party.

They were recalled for their continued support for Nelson Chamisa.

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