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UPDATE: Delani Moyo Wins Insiza North ZANU-PF Primary Rerun
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Delani Moyo has officially won the ZANU-PF Insiza North primary election rerun, securing a commanding 1,781 votes, well ahead of Moses Langa, who polled 941. Qhubani Mpofu came third with 676 votes, marking the end of a fiercely contested and controversial primary process.
Earlier in the day, partial results had already shown Moyo leading with wide margins in various wards, including 369 votes in one ward compared to Langa's 55. The rerun was ordered by the ZANU-PF Politburo following reports of vote buying, rigging, and use of state resources in favour of Langa during the initial election.
Despite low voter turnout caused by short notice and allegations of military presence during the rerun, Moyo maintained a strong lead throughout the count. In Lambamai, he received 141 votes, edging out Langa who got 129.
The initial primary, which had controversially seen Langa declared the winner, was nullified after concerns were raised over a Harare-based delegation allegedly campaigning for him using party vehicles and 2023 presidential campaign materials - advantages not extended to other candidates.
With this decisive win, Delani Moyo has become ZANU-PF's official candidate for Insiza North ahead of the upcoming general elections.
Party insiders described the result as a "restoration of internal democracy" and praised the grassroots for standing firm despite the tensions surrounding the election.
Earlier in the day, partial results had already shown Moyo leading with wide margins in various wards, including 369 votes in one ward compared to Langa's 55. The rerun was ordered by the ZANU-PF Politburo following reports of vote buying, rigging, and use of state resources in favour of Langa during the initial election.
Despite low voter turnout caused by short notice and allegations of military presence during the rerun, Moyo maintained a strong lead throughout the count. In Lambamai, he received 141 votes, edging out Langa who got 129.
The initial primary, which had controversially seen Langa declared the winner, was nullified after concerns were raised over a Harare-based delegation allegedly campaigning for him using party vehicles and 2023 presidential campaign materials - advantages not extended to other candidates.
With this decisive win, Delani Moyo has become ZANU-PF's official candidate for Insiza North ahead of the upcoming general elections.
Party insiders described the result as a "restoration of internal democracy" and praised the grassroots for standing firm despite the tensions surrounding the election.
Source - Byo24News
