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Robin Muchetu, Senior Reporter
AN aspiring Zanu-PF candidate for Vungu Rural District in the Midlands Province has died a few weeks before the country goes to poll on 23 August prompting the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) to terminate election proceedings for the ward and prepare for fresh nominations to replace the deceased.
In a statement yesterday, ZEC confirmed the death of Cde Mtangi Muyambo.
“It is hereby notified in terms of Section 127 of the Electoral Act (Chapter 2:13) that, Mtangi Muyambo a candidate for the Zanu-PF party in Ward 14 of Vungu Rural District Council died before the commencement of polls on the 23rd of August 2023,” said Mr Utoile Silaigwana ZEC Chief Elections Officer.
Following the death of a candidate, the affected party must then nominate another to replace the deceased.
“Accordingly, proceedings in respect of the election for Ward 14 of Vungu Rural District Council are terminated. A nomination court calling for fresh nominations of candidates for election to the said ward shall sit on a date to be advised by the Commission,” said Mr Silaigwana. — @NyembeziMu
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