Political Reporter
The ruling ZANU PF Party has once again demonstrated its electoral prowess as its candidate emerged victorious in a recent by-election held this past weekend.
The ZANU PF candidate, Cde Walter Mutevhani, secured a resounding win by defeating the Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC) candidate, Hamilton Jonas, in the hotly contested Chinhoyi ward 2 by-election.
Cde Mutevhani garnered 564 votes, while Jonas received 465 votes, solidifying ZANU-PF's continued dominance in local politics.
The ward 2 by-election was necessitated by the unfortunate passing of CCC councillor, Patricia Chibaya, who had previously won in the August 23 and 24 elections.
Cde Nigel Murambiwa, the ZANU-PF Mashonaland West provincial spokesperson, expressed confidence in the Party's ability to maintain its winning streak.
Cde Murambiwa stated, "When making corrections, there is no room for mistakes. We are determined to secure victory in other upcoming by-elections within the province in the coming months."
The Party's National Political Commissar, Cde Mike Bimha, has repeatedly emphasized ZANU-PF's ambition to secure all available seats and councils in the upcoming elections scheduled for the following Saturday.
This ambitious goal showcases the Party's commitment to maintaining its stronghold in Zimbabwean politics.
Meanwhile, the opposition CCC finds itself embroiled in internal strife as its secretary general, Sengezo Tshabangu, initiated a recall of its lawmakers, senators, and councillors.
This internal turmoil has prompted the scheduling of additional by-elections, adding to the political uncertainty in the country.
By-elections are set to take place on the upcoming Saturday due to the CCC's recalls, with another by-election planned for February 3 following further recalls by Tshabangu.
Critics have accused Tshabangu of being a hired agent working in collusion with ZANU-PF to destabilize the opposition party.
However, both Tshabangu and ZANU-PF have vehemently denied these allegations, asserting that they are unrelated to the recalls and instead are focused on their respective political agendas.
As Zimbabwe's political landscape continues to evolve, ZANU-PF's winning streak appears to be unbroken, while the opposition CCC grapples with internal divisions and challenges.
The upcoming by-elections will serve as a litmus test for the resilience and adaptability of both political forces in this dynamic and ever-changing political climate.
