Terrence Mawawa Mwenezi| The ruling party, Zanu PF will remain in power because it stands for the will of the people, the party’s secretary for administration, Ignatius Chombo has said.

Addressing party supporters at a rally held in Mwenezi East constituency on Sunday, Chombo said Zanu PF would continue to win elections because of sound economic policies. Chombo castigated former Masvingo State Minister, Kudakwashe Bhasikiti and described him as a hopeless political misfit. “Bhasikiti is very confused. He pulled out of the by-election because he knew he would lose heavily,” said Chombo.He went on to say  “Zanu PF is the people’s party.The land reform programme epitomises our resounding success as a party”.
He urged Zanu PF members to rally behind party candidate Omar Joosbi in Saturday’s  by-election. “I am confident of victory because our policies are consistent with the will of the people,” Chombo said.

Chombo also described leaders of opposition parties as tired and hopeless political charlatans. Contrary to Chombo’s claims, there is documented intimidation of villagers in the area. Political analysts have described the electoral process as “fraught with irregularities and massive rigging.”

“Chombo’s utterances indicate that he is totally out of sync with what is happening on the ground. The chaotic land grab exercise contributed to the economic demise. Chombo is totally confused,” said Mwenezi based political analyst, Rindai Matavire.