Perpetua Murungweni
57 year-old Bonface Mazarire who is vying for Masvingo Urban Constituency on Douglas Mwonzora led MDC says he is the right candidate for the constituency saying the electorate need someone with commitment and fair knowledge of the constituency.
He says he believe in the new thinking and trajectory on the political landscape and he is fully convinced that he is the most suitable person for the job.
“The constituency now needs someone who has the time and commitment to serve it. I have the energy and I am confident that no one can take that away from me. Leadership is a responsibility and I strongly feel I am responsible. I have fair knowledge of the constituency, I have been here before and after the birth of MDC,” said Mazarire.
Mazarire pledged to close the gap between Masvingo Urban Constituency, Parliament and Government as the previous elected MPs never came back to people after being elected.
“I pledge to close the gap between Masvingo Urban Constituency, the parliament and government. I will consult the electorate on the best course of development thereby enhancing feedback,” said Mazarire.
Mazarire also said that he was going to work with different stakeholders to ensure that people get the help and assistance they deserve.
“I am going to work with School Heads, Pastors and other stakeholders in the community to select and assist less privileged children & families with tuition fees and other needs.
“I am also going to work together with all elected Councilors despite their political parties and ensure that Constituency Development Fund (CDF) is fairly distributed and directed to developmental programmes.
“I am going to open a constituency office in the CBD for easy accessibility by all members and I am going to ensure that I will bring Government Bills for discussion before and after consultations have been made to strengthen my legislative role.
Mazarire is a secondary school teacher and a public administrator by profession. He served as an Assistant Housing Officer & later as Housing Officer at Masvingo City’s Chesvingo, Rujeko and Mucheke offices.
He holds a Certificate in Education and a BSC Honours degree in Local Governance. He said he joined MDC in 1999 and he is currently the deputy national spokesperson of his party.
On harmonized elections slated on August 23, Mazarire will battle it out with Masvingo city council deputy Mayor Wellington Mahwende of Zanu PF, Masvingo Mayor Collen Maboke who is an independent and Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC)’s Martin Mureri
