By A Correspondent– The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) says it is fully prepared to conduct today’s local council by-elections in Chikomba, Chiredzi, and Marondera.
ZEC Deputy Chairperson, Rodney Kiwa, told journalists in Harare on Friday that all logistical and administrative arrangements were in place.
“These by-elections are being held following recalls by sponsoring political parties and the deaths of sitting councillors. All material and human resources have been mobilised to ensure a smooth voting process,” Kiwa said.
He added that a budget ofZiG$9 millionhas been allocated to facilitate the elections in the three wards.
The contesting candidates are as follows:
Polling stations have been distributed as follows:
ZEC has urged voters in the affected wards to turn out in numbers and exercise their democratic rights peacefully.
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Source: Zimeye
