Farai Dziva| MDC Masvingo Provincial chairperson James Chafungamoyo Gumbi is eyeing the Zaka East Parliamentary Seat following the death of Zanu PF Member of Parliament for the constituency, Caston Gumbwanda on Tuesday, June 25.

Gumbwanda died at a medical centre in Harare where he had been admitted after suffering from pneumonia.

In 2018, Gumbwanda beat Gumbi in the race for the parliamentary seat.Gumbi also lost to Zanu PF’ s Samson Mukanduri in 2013.

“If Zaka East MDC members elect me, l am ready to serve them. Additionally, l want to be chosen through a primary election. I am a democrat,” said Gumbi.

However, there are other Zaka East district members who feel that Advocate Derrick Charamba, the current MDC Masvingo provincial information and publicity secretary should be given a chance to contest Zanu PF in Zaka East.