CAMPAIGNS by Zanu PF officials contesting the party’s primary elections are now in top gear after the party last week published a list of approved candidates.
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Candidates in various parts of the country are now busy on the campaign trail with some reportedly doling out goodies to prospective voters.
It was a hive of activity in Makoni district where several heavyweights are pitted against each other. Of particular interest was Makoni Central where the two contenders were Justice minister Patrick Chinamasa and former Manicaland provincial chairman, Basil Nyabadza addressed rallies where they were marketing themselves by promising to develop the area.
Agriculture minister, Joseph Made was also busy on the ground in Makoni West where he is facing stiff competition from Nation Matongorere, Sarapiya Makuyahundi and Kudzi Chipanga.
In Marondera posters of different candidates contesting the elections were also visible in at various centres.
Supporters could also be seen donning T-shirts of their preferred candidates.
In Mashonaland West, Zanu PF activists seeking their party’s candidature in Zvimba West constituency were also involved in intense but peaceful campaigning ahead of primary polls on Wednesday.
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There was a hive of activity at Murombedzi Business Centre in the afternoon as some of the contesting candidates were donning T-shirts with their portraits and messages campaigning for their party’s presidential candidate, Mugabe.
Loice Mugadzaweta, who is eyeing the Zvimba senatorial seat, said: “Everything is going on well and this is healthy intra-party democracy. I have just been talking to Mai Beauty Zhuwawo who is my competitor. It’s exciting but peaceful as you can see.”
At Mucheri Business Centre scores of Zanu PF supporters were addressed by different candidates.
“This time around its interesting, because we gather as Zanu PF supporters and wait for the candidates to come and convince us why we should vote for them,” said a party official who was at the centre on Friday afternoon. “As you can see the aspiring candidate for the women’s quota, Cde Mary Phiri has just arrived to address us.”
Zanu PF postponed the holding of primary elections that were supposed to be held tomorrow to Wednesday. The party’s election directorate is meeting today to review and consider any compalints on nominations.
