Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. One of the candidates for the ZANU PF primary election re-run in Zvimba West constituency Gifford Gomwe has withdrawn his candidature.
This leaves Maruva Mercy Dinha who won the first round to face incumbent Ziyambi Ziyambi, who is the Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister.
The election outcome was nullified by the ZANU PF Politburo following violent clashes between supporters of the candidates.
The Herald reported Gomwe as saying unity and subsequent electoral success were more important than personal ambitions. He said:
I have come to the decision to withdraw after considering the negative effects of divisions in the party (ZANU PF).
I feel we need to unite so that we meet the goals of the party to ensure a resounding victory for the President (Mnangagwa) and the party in upcoming General elections.
Gomwe said he had a meeting with Ziyambi and other Mashonaland West party provincial members recently before he withdrew from the race.
He has since circulated a letter on social media platforms confirming his withdrawal from the race.
ZANU PF is also going to conduct reruns in Insiza South, Mbare, Churu, and Gokwe Nembudziya constituencies.
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