Tinaani Nyabereka
MIDLANDS – Chief Ngungumbane born Zama Mkwananzi of Mberengwa and Chief Chireya real name Henry Chidzivo of Gokwe were last week elected into Senate.
Chief Ngungumbane’s election saw him retaining the seat while Chief Chireya was elected for the first time.
Speaking on the sidelines of the process, Ngungumbane said the smooth flow of the process reflected the people’s minds.
“I am happy that I have been elected to represent other Midlands Chiefs in senate. The election went on peacefully and I want to encourage other chiefs to remain united.
“We are also happy that we now have a representative from Gokwe and we hope he will represent the people from that side in the senate,” Ngungubane.
Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) Midlands Deputy Elections Officer Nyasha Chirikure said the elections were conducted in a free and fair manner.
“I want to thank traditional leaders for participating in this election, it was done in a free and democratic manner,” said Chirikure.
Meanwhile out of 35 Chiefs in Midlands Province, 31 participated in the election and four chiefs contested in the election.
