Zanu PF lost the Chegutu Ward 2 by-election to MDC-Alliance
at the weekend. The by-election, held on Saturday, saw Zanu PF candidate Mr
Prosper Mtongerwa polling 184 votes against MDC-Alliance’s Rydes Machekera’s
240.
In the 2018 harmonised election, Zanu PF garnered 228 votes
against MDC-Alliance’s 416 votes.
In an interview, Cde Mtongerwa’s chief election agent Cde
Elijah Jabangwe said: “We accept the outcome, but I was not impressed with the
turnout because total votes cast did not reach half of those registered to vote. To end voter apathy
in future, I think the electorate need
to be amply educated on the importance of voting.”
Zanu PF Central Committee member Cde Webster Shamu said
there was great potential in the ward.
“We should not break down as a party because there is great
potential in this ward. The improvement is a sign that if we come together as a
party and unite we can do way better. The by-election gave us time to
self-introspect and map a way forward as we prepare for 2023.
“What is more important is to have viable, authentic and
effective party structures; this should guarantee a win for us. If we work hard
as a party I am sure we will have a landslide victory come 2023.”
Mr Machekera said the elections were free and fair. Herald
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