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Tsvangirai gives Bulawayo to Zanu-PF
14 Apr 2015 at 08:25hrs | Views
For the first time in 15 years, the opposition will lose control of Bulawayo, one of the few provinces that had remained steadfast in rejection of Zanu-PF since the formation of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) in 1999.
MDC-T on Friday reaffirmed its decision not to contest the 14 by-elections on June 10 across the country after the main opposition party recalled 21 legislators from the National Assembly last month.
Five of the constituencies are in Bulawayo and represent more than half of elected parliamentary seats in the province.
Two other MDC formations led by Welshman Ncube and Sekai Holland will not contest the by-elections, meaning that seats could go to Zanu-PF on a silver platter.
The province has seven seats and Zanu-PF would be the major party in the city after the polls if it wins.
Analysts said the stance by the MDC-T was a betrayal of the electorate and could backfire in future.
MDC-T on Friday reaffirmed its decision not to contest the 14 by-elections on June 10 across the country after the main opposition party recalled 21 legislators from the National Assembly last month.
Five of the constituencies are in Bulawayo and represent more than half of elected parliamentary seats in the province.
Two other MDC formations led by Welshman Ncube and Sekai Holland will not contest the by-elections, meaning that seats could go to Zanu-PF on a silver platter.
The province has seven seats and Zanu-PF would be the major party in the city after the polls if it wins.
Analysts said the stance by the MDC-T was a betrayal of the electorate and could backfire in future.
Source - Southern Eye
