Joseph Madzimure
Zimpapers Politics Hub
Zanu PF swept to victory in all the four by-elections held on Saturday, two National Assembly constituencies and two Rural District Councils (RDCS), maintaining its dominance on the country’s political landscape.
The by-elections were held in Gutu East and Insiza North constituencies, Ward Five of Chipinge RDC and Ward Four of Binga RDC.
The latest victory consolidated Zanu PF’s dominance in Parliament and Local Government countrywide.
Gutu East constituency elections officer Mr Ernest Mukunidzwa announced that Zanu PF candidate Cde Masvingise Zvarevashe emerged victorious with 9 321 votes, an independent candidate Mr Gift Gonese got 2 269 votes while Mr Zivanai Nzvenga of the National Consultative Assembly polled 173 votes.
In Insiza North Constituency, Zanu PF candidate Cde Delani Moyo romped to victory with 7 171 votes, Independent candidate Mr Leslie Dube got 1 187 votes, ZAPU candidate Thabani Mlotshwa 114 votes while ZNRP party candidate Mbongeni Moyo got 131.
The ZEC elections officer for Insiza North constituency Mr Zelembu Dube announced the results, saying there were 84 rejected ballot papers.
Ward elections officer for Chipinge RDC ward five, Mr Tungamirai Maxwell Sunduza announced that Zanu PF candidate Cde Humbe Singatini romped to victory with 1 748 votes, Independent candidate Mr Godfrey Salani came second with 362 votes, NCA candidate Mr Tinozivei Mkachana got 100, while CCC candidate Mr Ndinani Zvigumi received 26 votes.
In Binga RDC ward four Zanu PF candidate Cde Brian Munsaka won by 910 votes, while independent candidate Mr Mipia Dube got 160 votes.
ZEC ward four Binga RDC ward elections officer Mr Joseph Moyo announced the results.
The Gutu East seat became vacant after Benjamin Ganyiwa was recalled and in Insiza North Cde Farai Taruvinga, who was the sitting National Assembly member for the constituency died.
The vacancy for ward four of Binga RDC was a result of resignation of the sitting councillor while that of ward five, Chipinge RDC fell vacant due to the death of a councillor.
Zanu PF spokesperson Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa expressed the party’s delight and gratitude for the electorate’s continuous trust in the party’s policies under the leadership of President Mnangagwa.
“Congratulations to Dr Comrade Emmerson D. Mnangagwa, President of the Republic of Zimbabwe and his electoral Team ZANU PF for the clean sweep of vote wins in both National Assembly and Local Govt by elections.
“It is even more pleasing that these by-election victories were in random and spread out geographic areas of Zimbabwe.
“His diligent performance in meeting the undertakings of the 2023 Party Manifesto keeps enchanting the electorate.
“Nothing succeeds like success on the part of the SADC Chairman. His policies and programmes are hitting on all the right and proper chords with the voters. This is giving a pertinent poignancy to the conventional adage that ZANU PF and the people of Zimbabwe are one.”
He further said the victory cemented ZANU PF dominance.
“The victory in the by-elections reaffirms the party’s dominant position in Zimbabwean politics, solidifying its representation in the National Assembly in which it now has well over a two-thirds majority,” he said.
Ambassador Mutsvangwa hailed the results as a testament to the party’s ever growing support and popularity.
“Zanu PF has once again shown its pedigree and popularity after resoundingly winning the Insiza North and Gutu East Parliamentary by-elections held on Saturday, in which it outclassed independent candidates who were funded by opposition forces led by Mr Nelson Chamisa,” said Ambassador Mutsvangwa.
He said the results were pleasing as they show the confidence that the people have in the ruling party.
“We are happy that even as it was a by-election, people still went out to go and vote in their numbers. They voted well, peacefully, which is something which is encouraged under the leadership of President Mnangagwa.
“We want to thank the electorate for the voting that they did and the confidence that they are still showing in the ruling party Zanu PF,’’ said Cde Mutsvangwa.
He highlighted that the winning streak was a continuation of victory from the general elections held in August 2033 elections
“We are doing better and better. Our manifesto was a track record of the Zanu PF Government’s deliverables in all spheres of the economy, be it in mining, manufacturing, agriculture among others. We scored highly in all those areas. Everyone wants to be associated with a winning team,” he said.
Zanu PF Secretary for Security Cde Lovemore Matuke confirmed that the victory for Zanu PF is due to signature projects being carried by President Mnangagwa in all spheres of the economy.
“The victory shows that the party is in the right direction due to signature projects being carried by the President.
“It was easy to campaign, the electorate are seeing tangible projects being carried by the Zanu PF led Government. This is why we are winning all the by- election,” said Cde Matuke who is also the Minister of State Security.
He further said the non-existence of opposition parties who are now fragmented also contributed to the revolutionary party’s victory.
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