Honourable Chikukwa’s lawyers brought to the attention of the MCC communication to NewsDay over the Minister’s concern about an article carried by the newspaper on 31st August 2015 headlined: “Gamatox, weevils rub shoulders”.
Minister Chikukwa through her lawyers states that the article was defamatory through its reportage that she attended a United Family International Church (UFIC) function at the National Sports Stadium on the night of August 28th 2015. She also says statements linking her to factionalism in ZANU PF party are defamatory.
Honourable Chikukwa is aggrieved as she states that the allegations are false and defamatory and may needlessly damage her political career.
Minister Chikukwa is therefore demanding an equally prominent apology and retraction from the newspaper.
Status: Finalised
NewsDay in its response insists that the article in question is not intended to cause damage to the complainant’s political career or defame her but consists fair comment by the newspaper and also reflects genuine expression of opinion by the writer on Honourable Chikukwa’s perceived political affiliation.
The NewsDay also reiterates that the events that gave rise to the complaint took place during Judgment Night 3 held by United Family International Church (UFIC) and that the official statement from the church indicates that Honourable Chikukwa is one of the members of parliament who attended the event. In light of the complainant’s continued delay in responding to issues raised by the newspaper and there being no further objections, the MCC deems the matter as finalised.
Recent Comments