Trouble broke out at a funeral service for Bikai Zowa, who wanted to become a councillor for the Citizens Coalition of Change party. The service took place at Mazowe Ward 15 District near Concession. Suspected ZANU PF supporters showed up and caused problems during the ceremony. They shouted rude words and spoke badly about the dead man. The crowd made it hard for people to mourn properly.
Councillor Paradzai Chinyoka tried to give a speech that made opposition members angry. His supporters had already been causing trouble and saying mean things about CCC leaders. Chinyoka could not stop his people from acting badly at the funeral. The situation got worse when he started talking. His speech upset many people who came to pay their respects.
CCC officials and young people got mad at Chinyoka during his talk. They attacked the councillor before running away from the scene. Witnesses said Chinyoka had a terrible day because he lost control of everything. The people who saw what happened said the councillor made mistakes. Many local residents complained that everyone should show respect when someone dies.
Councillor Paradzai Chinyoka tried to give a speech that made opposition members angry. His supporters had already been causing trouble and saying mean things about CCC leaders. Chinyoka could not stop his people from acting badly at the funeral. The situation got worse when he started talking. His speech upset many people who came to pay their respects.
CCC officials and young people got mad at Chinyoka during his talk. They attacked the councillor before running away from the scene. Witnesses said Chinyoka had a terrible day because he lost control of everything. The people who saw what happened said the councillor made mistakes. Many local residents complained that everyone should show respect when someone dies.
