CCC MP Happymore Chidziva Arrested for Alleged Rape of Minor Relative
HARARE – Glenview North Member of Parliament Happymore Chidziva was arrested on Tuesday on rape charges, following allegations that he sexually assaulted his wife’s minor relative multiple times.
Chidziva, a legislator for the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), is accused of grooming the teenager with gifts before allegedly raping her on several occasions.
His arrest follows growing frustration from the victim’s family over delayed police action. The family’s lawyer, Webster Jiti, had written to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) on September 20, seeking an update on the case, which was first reported earlier in the month.
In the letter addressed to the Police Victim Friendly Unit at Harare Central, Jiti stated:
“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.”
On Tuesday, Jiti confirmed Chidziva’s arrest, stating:
“The ZRP has advised me that they have managed to apprehend Chidziva. The matter will go to court on Wednesday for initial remand.”
