Farai Dziva|Battle lines have been drawn for the Bikita East Ward 31 By-election.

The by-election will be held on 13 July 2019.

MDC and Zanu PF are seeking victory in the potentially explosive by-election.

Speaking on the by-election MDC national chairperson Tabitha Khumalo said :” We hope our candidate Mr Maphosa will will win.”

Zanu PF has also launched its campaign programme for the by-election.

“If the MDC wants to win the by-election, the party’s treasury must provide resources to buy regalia, money, fuel, vehicles, posters, food (for agents and campaign teams) and money to pay election agents,” said an MDC official.