Sunday 13 October 2024

MUTSVANGWA DEFEATED IN GWERU

Christopher Mutsvangwa is no longer the chairperson of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association after he was defeated in elections held in Gweru.

According to the Sunday News Bulawayo provincial war veterans’ chairperson, Cde Cephas Ncube  romped to victory after garnering 294 votes, followed by Cde Albert Ncube of Matabeleland North who got 90 votes.

Zimbabwe Ambassador to Mozambique, Cde Victor Matemadanda came third with 75 votes while Cde Mutsvangwa, who is also Zanu-PF National spokesperson and former Cabinet Minister came a distant fourth, with 11 votes.

Cde Mutsvangwa has been chairman of the war veterans’ body since 2013 when he was elected at the last congress which was held in in Masvingo.

Others who were elected into the new executive were vice-chairperson, Cde Shorai Nyamangondo, Cde Joel Murerengwa (Secretary-General), Cde Thomas Manyima (Legal Affairs), Cde Vincent Chinone (Transport), Cde Section Ncube (Finance), Cde Sanik Nguni (Security), Cde Nyembesi Togara (Women Affairs) and Cde Samuel Parirenyatwa as Political Commissar.

The elective congress is in line with the association’s constitutional requirements. In his acceptance speech, Cde Ncube said he was elated to be entrusted to lead the association and promised to represent all the former freedom fighters.

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