Rural areas battle ground as Zanu PF tussles with CCC, Mohadi courts chiefs

• Published date: 03 February 2023
• Publication title: New Zimbabwe

By Darlington GatsiZanu PF is pinning its hopes on rural areas as it eyes power retention in this year's general elections setting a tug of war with main opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) for the village electorate.Zanu PF has in previous elections maintained grip on rural areas which have been credited for the party's long stay in power.

ddressing media at the party's headquarters Thursday Christopher Mutsvangwa said Zanu PF looks to maintain rural areas as its backbone.We are now making all the preparations for voter registration as a party.

We are very confident that the rural vote will carry us through since the majority of people live in rural areas.They were the backbone of Zimbabwe's revolution, they have been the backbone of the party's support.

We believe that we can carry out a successful voter registration," said Mutsvangwa.This comes as the party's vice president Kembo Mohadi is reportedly engaging village chiefs to drum up support.

Chiefs have been accused of participating in politics by observers, swaying votes for Zanu PF in villages under their purview.Zanu PF has also been involved in voter registration campaigns in rural areas with motor...