Gift Nyandoro Biography

Nyandoro is a Zimbabwean politician and lawyer. He is formerly the National Youth Chairman for the Arthur Mutambara-led faction of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-M) and has been associated with the National People's Party (NPP).

Political Career

Nyandoro rose to prominence as the National Youth Chairman for the MDC faction led by Arthur Mutambara. His tenure in leadership was marked by internal friction. In May 2009, Nyandoro was suspended from the party. The party cited several reasons for his suspension, including allegations that he had denounced the party leadership.

Following his time in the MDC-M, Nyandoro became affiliated with the National People's Party (NPP), led by Joice Mujuru, where he continued to be an active political figure.

Controversies

Assault Incident (2017)

On March 30, 2017, Nyandoro was involved in a physical altercation with Jealousy Mawarire, the spokesperson for the National People's Party. The brawl reportedly stemmed from disagreements regarding policy inconsistencies within the party.

The incident occurred at the Bronte Hotel in Harare. Nyandoro sustained injuries during the fight and claimed to have suffered a fractured leg. He confirmed the details of the altercation in an interview with NewsDay shortly after the event. [1]

Fraud Charges (2016)

In October 2016, Nyandoro faced legal challenges when he appeared in court on fraud charges. The state accused Nyandoro of conspiring with an accomplice, Pauline Gutsa, to sell a non-existent residential stand to two home seekers. The case was covered by state media, including The Herald. [2]