Re-runs loom where there was violence in Zanu PF p...

Re-runs loom where there was violence in Zanu PF primary polls

Zim Now Writer

Zanu PF has announced that the party will order re-runs in places where primary elections were characterised by violence.

This emerged in a Zanu PF politburo meeting yesterday which had been called to consider the outcome of the primary elections.

The party also warned members, who may be unhappy with the outcome of the primary elections that they face immediate expulsion if they resort to unruly behaviour.

The politburo meeting started late in the afternoon and was adjourned to next week Monday.

Addressing the media following the meeting at the party headquarters, Zanu PF spokesperson, Chris Mutsvangwa said President Emmerson Mnangagwa spoke strongly against violence.

“If there were instances of violence in any particular constituency or ward, the President took a very strong hard line. He is on record saying no to violence and he was very clear that charity begins at home. And if there were instances of violence, which were carried out by either of the candidates or both candidates in a particular constituency, one stood to be disqualified if the information was available, and if the violence was mutual then there will be re-runs or they will be disqualifications,” said Mutsvangwa.

Mutsvangwa said he will only be able to announce where reruns will be held after the party receives a comprehensive report from provinces, adding that party members must exercise high levels of discipline when conducting party business.

“We feel that the primary elections should satisfy the issue of discipline, the issue of inclusiveness, the issue of comradeship. We want to become one family. This is an important exercise and we take it very seriously,” he said.

The meeting yesterday covered Harare and Bulawayo provinces while others will be considered next week.