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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 86059, member: 27"]
Two small wards turned into a confidence flex as the ruling party lined up candidates, money, and ground troops while brushing off rivals.

By-elections set up in Chikomba District
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[*]ZANU-PF ramped up preparations in Wards 7 and 12.
[*]Framed the contests as winnable from the start.
[*]Funneled people and resources locally.
[*]Ran planning through provincial structures.
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Chosen candidates for the wards
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[*]Pardon Mudzimu was picked to fly the party flag in Ward 12.
[*]Rosemary Fortunate Chakwanda selected for Ward 7.
[*]Both emerged from internal selection rounds.
[*]Cleared registration hurdles without drama.
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Why the seats opened up
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[*]Ward 7 opened after Florence Mudzamiri passed away.
[*]Ward 12 became vacant after Ishmael Maukazuva went to jail.
[*]The case involved an illegal relationship with a minor.
[*]Triggered mandatory by-elections.
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Party confidence and campaign tone
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[*]Daniel Garwe projected certainty about victory.
[*]Bragged about dominance and voter loyalty.
[*]Dismissed rivals as background noise.
[*]Promised the wards would stay locked down.
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Campaign rollout plans
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[*]Daniel Garwe said launches are already scheduled.
[*]Set aside February 7 and February 14, 2026.
[*]Planned rallies and community addresses.
[*]Positioned the push as tightly coordinated.
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