CCC’s Worst Nightmare Unleashed As ZEC Gazettes 41 ‘Fraudulent Double Candidates’
On Friday, the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) released the definitive list of candidates who will participate in the upcoming general elections on August 23.
This announcement comes amid ongoing legal disputes regarding the eligibility of certain candidates.
It has been reported that the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has at last issued a reply to the letter sent by the Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC) regarding the matter of double candidates.
According to the CCC, a total of forty-one (41) individuals deceitfully submitted nomination papers, claiming to be members of the party.
According to lawyer Thabani Mpofu, the Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC) sent a letter to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) on 22 June, demanding a response within two hours upon receipt of the letter.
However, ZEC’s response was significantly delayed, as they only replied after eight days on 30 June. By that time, ZEC had already published the names of the contested candidates in the gazette.
In the letter signed by E. Mamvura on behalf of ZEC’s Chief Elections Officer Utoile Silaigwana, the electoral management body stated that it is unable to intervene in the decision made by the Nomination Court.
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CCC’s Worst Nightmare Unleashed As ZEC Gazettes 41 ‘Fraudulent Double Candidates’
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CCC’s Worst Nightmare Unleashed As ZEC Gazettes 41 ‘Fraudulent Double Candidates’
On Friday, the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) released the definitive list of candidates who will participate in the upcoming general elections on August 23.
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This announcement comes amid ongoing legal disputes regarding the eligibility of certain candidates.
It has been reported that the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has at last issued a reply to the letter sent by the Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC) regarding the matter of double candidates.
According to the CCC, a total of forty-one (41) individuals deceitfully submitted nomination papers, claiming to be members of the party.
According to lawyer Thabani Mpofu, the Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC) sent a letter to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) on 22 June, demanding a response within two hours upon receipt of the letter.
However, ZEC’s response was significantly delayed, as they only replied after eight days on 30 June. By that time, ZEC had already published the names of the contested candidates in the gazette.
In the letter signed by E. Mamvura on behalf of ZEC’s Chief Elections Officer Utoile Silaigwana, the electoral management body stated that it is unable to intervene in the decision made by the Nomination Court.
According to Pindula, the letter reads:
RE: INVALID CANDIDATE NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2023 HARMONISED ELECTIONS
We refer to the above matter and acknowledge receipt of your letter dated 22 June 2023.
Please note that we cannot interfere with the decision of the Nomination Court. After the sitting of the Nomination Court, a nomination officer becomes functus officio.
We also understand that there is a pending case on the issue raised in your letter. Kindly continue to seek legal redress on the matter.
Candidates have a right to appeal against decisions of nomination officers in terms of the Electoral Act (Chapter 2:13].
CCC Files Criminal Charges Against Double Candidates
In a statement issued on 26 June, Fadzayi Mahere, the national spokesperson for CCC, announced that the party had filed criminal charges against the individuals involved in the alleged fraudulent act. Additionally, they also lodged an appeal with the Electoral Court.
