By Correspondent
Harare Ward 29 Councillor Blessing Duma has been arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission on allegations of extortion.
Duma, who chairs the Council Audit Committee, is accused of coercing Housing Director Admore Nhekairo to sign stands allocation papers for Duma’s friends.
The two, Walter Chigwereva and Danai Dzawanda were allocated two unserviced residential stands in Mabelreign.
“Duma who is the Chairperson of the Harare City Council Audit Committee allegedly coerced the Director Housing and Community Services, Admore Nhekairo to sign allocation letters of two unserviced residential stand in Mabelreign Township to Welter Chigwereva and Danai Dzawanda respectively.
“He reportedly threatened Nhekairo with adverse action by the Audit Committee if he does not sign the allocation letters,” ZACC said in a statement.
Duma will appear in court on Thursday.
