Moyo threatens Zanu-PF supporters

Bulawayo Provincial Affairs minister Eunice Sandi Moyo yesterday threatened Zanu-PF members in Nkulumane constituency with unspecified action if they do not vote for the party's candidate in Saturday's by-elections.

Zanu-PF is fielding Killian Sibanda Nyathi, who is battling with Sibusisiwe Mpofu of the Progressive Democrats of Zimbabwe and Ngwalo Nyathi of Renewal Democrats of Zimbabwe.

Speaking at a campaign rally at Mandwandwe Primary School, Sandi Moyo said they would vigilantly monitor voting patterns.

She said they were aware that some party members were plotting to vote for independent candidates due to factional battles.

"District chairpersons, we are aware that some people want to vote in what direction. So with ward-based elections, we will be monitoring the trends. So, district chairpersons, ensure that people in your districts go out in numbers to vote for Killian," Sandi Moyo said.

"Failure to that, you will have to explain, in case people don't turn up. So be warned because we shall be watching each one of you."

Zanu-PF political commissar, Saviour Kasukuwere vowed to reclaim the seat and declared Nkulumane a Zanu-PF territory.