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The Zimbabwe Election Support Network continues to urge voters to participate in municipal by-elections as the Councillors influence the quality of services that municipalities can deliver.
In a preliminary statement on Umzingwane Rural District Council, Ward 15 by-election, ZESN applauded the contestants of the by-election for campaigning peacefully.
“ZESN observers reported that the campaign period was relatively peaceful with no incidents. The environment allowed for electoral contestants across the political divide to canvass for votes.
“The ZANU-PF party had the most visible campaigns which included the holding of rallies and meetings which were addressed by party leaders including members of parliament of some of the constituencies in the province,” the network said.
The by-election was held under Sections 50 and 121A of the Electoral Act (Chapter 2:13) for the National Assembly and Local Authority Councillors following the passing on of the incumbent Councillor Handsome Sibanda.
ZANU-PF party won the by-election after Sifelani Dube (ZANU-PF) received, 516 votes, while Sabelo Ndlovu (independent) received 48 votes, and Victor Phiri (CCC) received 40 votes.
The Ward was previous won by the CCC party during the 2023 Harmonised Elections.
The turnout of the by-election stood at 38.64%. Ward 15 has 1,563 registered voters. Ward 15 is a new Ward that was formed during the 2023 delimitation process.
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