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Africa-Press – Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span>Gcebile Dlamini has emerged as the frontrunner in the special voting process at Dvokodvweni Inkhundla.<\/b><\/p>\n

This remarkable achievement comes as a response to the call made by His Majesty King Mswati III to involve more women and youth in political positions.<\/p>\n

The special voting, which took place on Tuesday, witnessed an overwhelming show of support for Dlamini. Her victory not only marks a significant milestone for gender equality in politics but also highlights the growing recognition of the importance of women\u2019s active participation in decision-making processes.<\/p>\n

In an interview with this publication Gcebile Dlamini shares how grateful she is about the results. \u201cBeing a frontrunner for MP is so humbling and I appreciate boMalindza for seeing something in me. I view it as a positive challenge to unleash the best of me at serving my constituency and the country at large, that if we get through,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

She also shared that Musa Dlamini, secured the second position and former Member of Parliament Stezi Dlamini achieved an impressive third position.<\/p>\n

Gcebile Dlamini\u2019s rise to prominence exemplifies the transformative power of equal opportunities and the ability of women to excel in leadership roles. As she takes the lead in the special voting at Dvokodvweni Inkhundla, she symbolizes the aspirations of countless women and youth who are eager to contribute their skills and perspectives to the development of Eswatini.<\/p>\n

She added: \u201cI am seeing quite a number of women having been nominated but we will see how far they go in the whole process. It is important that we emphasize that it should not be done out of sympathy or balance of scales, but women must be selected because they are equally competent for that position. There are still traces of the element of women being undermined, but we getting there as a country.\u201d<\/p>\n

With her unwavering determination and dedication to her constituents, Gcebile Dlamini promises to be a voice of change and progress. Her success paves the way for a more inclusive and representative political system that embraces the talents and capabilities of women.<\/p>\n

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