Zanu PF has retained the Chiredzi South Ward 12 council
seat after the ruling party candidate, Cde Anold Rukanda defeated John Mazhata
of MDC in this Saturday’s by-election.
The ruling Zanu PF party once again confirmed its has
popularity by retaining the Chiredzi South Ward 12 council seat following
victory by its candidate, Cde Anold Rukanda who won against MDC candidate John
Mazhata.
Cde Rukanda secured 159 votes while his opponent got 26
votes.
Officially announcing the election results, Zimbabwe Electoral
Commission (ZEC) Ward Elections Officer, Ms Hendrina Mukuvare said the poll
percentage was at 70.6 % while only two votes were rejected.
The newly elected councillor, Cde Rukanda promised to work
with the electorate to ensure development in their area.
“Ndinoda kutenda musangano wangu weZanu Pf wakandipa mukana
wekukwikwidza ndotenda vabereki vavhota ndichivimba kuti tichashanda tese kuti
nzvimbo yedu ibudirire,” he said.
Zanu PF Masvingo Provincial Political Commissar, Cde Jevas
Masosota and Chiredzi South legislator, Retired Brigadier General Callisto
Gwanetsa said the by-election results reflect that Zanu PF remains the people’s
party, whose values are people-centred.
“Zvabuda musarudzo iyi nedzimwe dzatakaita muno muMasvingo
zvinoratidza kuti musangano uyu ndewevanhu uye unoita zvido zvevanhu,” said
Masosota.
“Tinofara nezvabuda musarudzo uye tinovimba kuti Rukanda
uchashandira musangano wako kuburikidza nekubatanidza vanhu vemunzvimbo make,”
said Gwanetsa.
The seat fell vacant following the resignation of Cde
Andrew Ndebele on health grounds.
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