Tinaye Agere
Online Reporter
ALL logistical arrangements are in place for today’s by-elections in Harare East and Mount Pleasant constituencies.
By-elections are being held to fill vacancies created following the resignations of former CCC legislators Ms Fadzayi Mahere in Mt Pleasant and Mr Allan Markham in Harare East.
In Harare East, ZANU PF’s Cde Kiven Mutimbanyoka will battle it out with independent candidate Ms Ropafadzo Cynthia Cheza, while in Mount Pleasant ZANU PF’s Cde George Mashavave will contest against Mr Brian Tiki, an independent candidate.
Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) Chief Elections Officer Mr Utloile Silaigwana told a media briefing on Friday that the commission was ready to facilitate voting in the two constituencies.
“So far, seven multi-party liaison committee meetings have been held,” he said.
“These are mechanisms for the candidates and the parties that are contesting to use as a platform to resolve their disputes, if any, but I can quickly say there are no major issues that were reported in those meetings and we hope there will be no major issues as we go ahead.
“As far as we are concerned, up to now, the political environment is very peaceful and encouraging for voters to go and participate in these elections and we urge them to do so.”
Mr Silaigwana said election material, as well as human resources, are in place.
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