Kuwadzana East legislator Chalton Hwende has vehemently denied allegations of receiving residential stands in Mabelreign, a suburb in Harare, amid claims that land is being used to buy loyalty in Parliament and block President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s possible impeachment.
In a strongly worded statement, Hwende emphasized that he has not been contacted or consulted about any land allocation in the past year. He expressed his commitment to serving his constituents, who face severe poverty, unemployment, and daily struggles.
“I have just returned from my rural constituency, where I spent time engaging with the people in my village discussing our village developmental priorities for 2025,” Hwende said. “In Kuwadzana East, I represent communities grappling with severe poverty, unemployment, and daily struggles to put food on the table.”
Reports suggest that large tracts of land in affluent areas of Harare, including Marlborough and Borrowdale Central, are being quietly distributed to Members of Parliament as political inducements. The alleged goal is to secure MP support for a controversial move to extend Mnangagwa’s presidency and insulate him from possible impeachment proceedings.
Hwende called for transparency from the responsible authorities, stating that if land were indeed distributed, a transparent list of beneficiaries should be published. “If stands were indeed distributed, the responsible authorities must publish a transparent list naming the beneficiaries,” he said.
Hwende reiterated his focus on serving the people who elected him, highlighting the need to address pressing issues such as poverty, healthcare, and unemployment. “My focus remains on serving the people who elected me—people who cannot afford two meals a day, people who have no access to healthcare, and young people with no jobs or hope for the future,” he said.
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