Farai Dziva|ZEC chairperson Priscilla Chigumba has claimed that the appointment of Utoile Silaigwana as the Chief Election Officer was done on merit.

Chigumba has also said those against his appointment are lost.

Chigumba argued that Silaigwana was well qualified for the job.

“The current CEO was appointed on merit.He is a qualified election administrator with 17 years experience in the field,” said Chigumba.

“It should be noted that the appointment was effected after all the necessary procedures were completed,” she added.