Online Reporter
Sikhumbuzo Moyo,Check Point Desk
SHOCKING claims of vote rigging and ballot stuffing have rocked the just-ended National Association of Secondary School Heads (NASH) elections held during an annual Congress in Kariba.
A damning report by the three returning officers; Akuneni Maphosa, Boniface Munyenyiwa and Dr Sifiso Ndlovu, exposed massive electoral fraud, with some provinces reportedly receiving up to 15 extra ballot papers than officially allocated.
“This report outlines a procedural irregularity encountered during the conduct of the NASH elections and provides justification for corrective action in line with principles of fairness and accountability,” reads part of the explosive report.
Despite the chaos, elections proceeded and saw Cephas Mudumbe of Midlands narrowly clinch the presidency with 693 votes, edging out Elias Zvireva of Mashonaland West who polled 689.
Other winners included:
• Vice President: Norman Gombera (Mashonaland East) – 704 votes
• Secretary: Davy Mudeba (Manicaland) – 880 votes
• Vice Secretary: Norman Nyamambi (Mat South) – 953 votes
• Treasurer: Cuthbert Chuma (Masvingo) – 865 votes
• Head of Sciences: Tayengwa Maponga (Harare) – 1014 votes
• Indigenous Languages: Sithokozile Sibanda (Mat South) – 1017 votes
• Research: Dr Shepherd Masunure (Harare) – 1150 votes
• Debate & Public Speaking: Jephias Runesu (Harare) – 1106 votes
• Tennis: Abinel Matsiwa (Mash West) – 1306 votes
• Athletics: Sipho Khumalo (Mat South) – 681 votes
• Volleyball: Makichi Nyikadzino (Manicaland) – 874 votes
• Netball: Junior Hakunavanhu (Masvingo) – 826 votes
• Football: Ropafadzo Matemavi (Harare)
The integrity of the entire process is now under serious scrutiny, with some losing candidates reportedly demanding a full audit and rerun of the elections.
Heads are expected to roll as NASH and Zimta brace for a possible storm in the wake of the scandal.
