Kadoma mayor, Councillor Nigel Ruzario, is facing accusations of ruining a couple’s marriage in the Mashonaland West town. Pastor Marvin Mhundwa took to social media to accuse the mayor of wrecking his marriage to his wife, Nancy.
According to Nancy, the mayor used her and then abandoned her after the affair became public.
Nancy admitted to having an intimate relationship with Councillor Ruzario, who, she claims, left her after destroying her marriage. Despite multiple attempts to contact the mayor for his side of the story, he has remained unresponsive for a week.
An affidavit allegedly signed by the mayor has surfaced, suggesting he promised to compensate Pastor Mhundwa for the affair with his wife. It is claimed that US$450 was paid to Pastor Mhundwa in the presence of representatives from both parties.
A source confirmed witnessing a meeting where the mayor, his pastor, and church representatives were present, and the mayor handed over US$450 to Pastor Mhundwa as compensation.
Nancy opened up to H-Metro, revealing that she and “Ruza” (as she called him) shared a shop in Rimuka where she and her husband ran a beverage business.
The relationship began after her husband left the country, and she accompanied the mayor to various meetings, where he introduced her as his wife to other councillors.
Pastor Marvin Mhundwa and Ex-Wife in happier times | Picture – Supplied
She believed he cared for her, noting that they never used protection and that he helped her with exam fees and driving her children to school when they had car troubles.
However, after her husband discovered the affair, Ruzario’s behavior changed. He gave Nancy money and instructed her to leave Kadoma, promising to come for her, but he never did.
He subsequently blocked her, asked her to vacate their shared shop, and distanced himself from her life. Nancy expressed regret for her actions and sorrow for her husband, admitting that she had failed him.
Pastor Mhundwa confirmed that the mayor had agreed to cover the US$3,000 he spent on private investigations. So far, Ruzario had paid US$450 and committed to paying an additional US$500 monthly.
In a video posted by Pastor Mhundwa seen by ZiMetro News, he shared his struggles, stating he had resigned from his pastoral duties and could no longer return to Kadoma due to threats against his life. He also mentioned that his business, Bafana Beverages, and his farming activities had been affected by the affair, calling for justice.
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