Flamboyant and controversial musician cum businessman, Energy Mutodi has clashed with incumbent Bikita South legislator Jeppy Jaboon in the race to represent the party in the 2018 polls.
Although Jaboon who is also the provincial secretary for commissariat, said the party had not yet called for interested candidates, sources told ZimEye.com Mutodi was on the ground canvassing for support in the constituency.
Former police Assistant Commissioner Edmore Veterai is also keen to take on Jaboon in the race to represent the constituency.
Mutodi’s sudden interest has already shaken party bigwigs who view it as a springboard for the businessman’s ascendancy to the summit of political affairs in the province.
Jaboon however was quick to point out that the party had not officially invited interested candidates to submit their CVs .
“What you are hearing is mere speculation because the party is yet to officially invite candidates .As far as I am concerned ,there is nothing of that sort .The time will come for interested candidates to be formally invited,” said Jaboon.
Meanwhile Masvingo Urban Constituency MP Daniel Shumba is also facing stiff competition from local businessman Goddard Dunira who is already moving around the constituency dishing out residential stands to would be allies.
Shumba said he took up the matter with the provincial executive .
“I have submitted the name of someone who is on the ground canvassing for support in my constitiuency and I hope the provincial executive will act on the matter,” said Shumba.