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Gibson Nyikadzino-Zimpapers Politics Hub
Zanu PF on Saturday registered yet another major victory by winning all six by-elections held in Chikomba, Chiredzi, Gutu, Mazowe and Marondera Rural District Councils (RDCs), preserving its supremacy on the country’s political landscape.
Of the six, Zanu PF had taken an early lead after its candidates Cdes Fibian Muzire of Gutu RDC Ward 10, Katinos Mudadi of Gutu RDC Ward 14 and Tichaona Muskwe Mazowe RDC Ward 19 were declared winners as opposition parties failed to field candidates.
The other three by-elections followed vacancies caused by the death of incumbents in Chikomba’s Ward 10 and Marondera’s Ward 6 RDCs, while the Chiredzi Ward 4 RDC seat became vacant after a recall by the party, ZANU PF.
In Ward 10 Chikomba RDC, Cde Tafadzwa Mukandi won by 447 votes against independent candidate, Mr Joseph Macheke, who registered 290 votes.
Cde Austin Phikelele won by a landslide against independent candidate Mr Mucheke with 1 577 votes against 265 in Chiredzi RDC’s Ward 4, while in Marondera RDC’s Ward 6 Cde Fiona Tongawashe received 928 against independent candidate Mr Richard Ziyanga’s 22 votes.
A total 4 552 voters were registered in Chiredzi, which had a percentage poll of 42 percent, 2 357 in Chikomba and a 31,7 percentage poll and 3 022 in Marondera, which recorded a 32,4 percentage poll.
The victory highlights Zanu PF’s continued winning streak from the general elections held in August 2023.
