Wezhira Munya| Hundreds of MDC Masvingo Province invades Bikita East ward 31. There will be a by election next week 13th July 2019.
MDC will be represented by Mr Moses Maposa who will battle it out with candidates from ZANU PF and National National Constitutional Assembly.
Mr Dangazela said: “MDC is ready to win. All systems are in place. MDC will win this ward.”
National Organiser Amos Chibaya: “Encouraged Bikita East residence to vote for MDC candidate in the forthcoming by election.”
Masvingo MDC Provincial chairperson Mr James Chafungamoyo Gumbi said: “He was impressed by the preparations they have done so far. The MDC cadres has done 3 rallies. National Chairperson Hn Thabitha Khumalo and hn Chibaya were guests at our first rally. The second rally was addressed by National youth chair Mr Obey Sithole, other National youth leaders and vice national organiser Hn Happymore ‘Bvondo’ Chidziva few days ago. Today, hn vice chairperson hn Job ‘Wiwa’ Sikhala and Hn national organiser Chibaya are key note speakers. We also had door to door campaigns. Masvingo has great team work.”
Masvingo provincial deputy Treasure Mr Chidaushe said: “Our Masvingo provincial chairperson Mr James Gumbi has given us $1000 to pay Bikita East polling agents, many provincial members gave different amounts of money, fuel and food. Our provincial youth and women also financiallt assisted. Its a collective work. We thank them.”
MDC Masvingo provincial deputy information and publicity Ms Lee Mahachi said: “Masvingo MDC dedicated cadres are not afraid of Zanu PF. Bikita East MDC cadres are ready to defend their votes. We are going to vote and protect our vote. Victory is certain.”
Currently, hn Job Sikhala is giving a keynote speech, encouraging MDC cadres to come out in numbers and vote for MDC candidate Mr Moses Maphosa. He said, President Nelson Chamisa trust Bikita East cadres to win this by election.
Masvingo MDC is facing four by elections, Zanu PF Zaka East member of parliament passed away early this month, Masvingo North Zanu PF member of parliament died last month, Bikita East Zanu PF also died in April 2019. In Chiredzi North, Zanu PF councillor is critically ill and failed to attend council meeting, Mr Mtubuki said: “There will be by election in Chiredzi North soon, because the councillor is incapacitated.