HARARE – Glenview North MP Happymore Chidziva was arrested on Tuesday and charged with rape, the lawyer for the alleged victim said.
The Citizens Coalition for Change MP, who is married to the alleged victim’s aunt, is accused of plying the teenager with gifts before raping her on several occasions.
His arrest came after lawyer Webster Jiti, who is representing the teen’s family, wrote to police on September 20 requesting an update after a criminal case was opened earlier this month.
“Our client is concerned with the delays in the apprehension of the accused person in this matter. Accordingly, we have been instructed to kindly request your good office to apprehend the accused person pending the completion of investigations, as we do hereby,” Jiti wrote in the letter addressed to the Police Victim Friendly Unit at Harare Central.
On Tuesday, Jiti said police had confirmed Chidziva’s arrest.
He said: “The ZRP has advised me that they have managed to apprehend Chidziva. The matter will go to court on Wednesday for initial remand.”
