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The ZANU-PF provincial coordination committee in Manicaland has shortlisted four candidates to contest in the Chimanimani West by-election. The four candidates are Zanu-PF national secretary for administration (Women’s League), Cde Letina Undenge, war veteran Cde John Gwitira, Cde Tasen Dube and Cde Nokuthula Matsikenyere.
The four are vying for the Chimanimani West constituency left vacant following the recent dismissal of Engineer Munacho Mutezo from Zanu-PF.
Eng Mutezo was subsequently recalled from Parliament.
One candidate, Cde Adlove Mutama, was disqualified by the provincial executive as he was said not to have served in a provincial executive portfolio.
Cde Mutama is a member of the Zanu-PF Waterfalls (Harare) district executive.
In a meeting held at Mutare Polytechnic yesterday, the provincial coordinating committee also vetted candidates for the Chimanimani Ward 8 council election.
Ward 8 councillor Mr Joe Zviuya was fired from Zanu-PF for his alleged links to Zimbabwe People First together with Eng Mutezo.
Those vying for the seat include Cdes Otilia Chabuda, Muyapi Chinguno, Tapiwa Gwinya, Crispen Hlabati, Pfungwa Mabika and Crossway Mugombi.
One candidate, Cde Oliver Gondo, was disqualified.
Addressing the meeting, Zanu-PF national secretary for legal affairs Cde Patrick Chinamasa called for unity among party members and the selected candidates.
“I want to congratulate all those who were successfully nominated as candidates to contest in the primary elections. We want to ensure that Zanu-PF wins the two seats, for the National Assembly and council elections.
“All candidates should have joint rallies where they will sell their manifesto to the electorate. Chefs should not meddle in the primary election process, let the best candidate win,” he said.
Zanu-PF national secretary for transport and welfare Cde Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri also called for unity among cadres.
Online Reporter