Jere Seeks Clarity On ZIFA Candidacy Rejection
CAPS United President Farai Jere has written to the ZIFA Electoral Committee, demanding an explanation for his exclusion from the list of candidates approved to contest in the upcoming ZIFA elections.
Jere, along with other notable figures such as Twine Phiri, Walter Magaya, Temba Mliswa, and Benjani Mwaruwari, failed to pass the eligibility test and were excluded from the final list of candidates for the ZIFA presidency.
In a letter to ZIFA dated December 23, 2024, Jere questioned why his application was rejected, despite holding an Ordinary Level certificate. He wrote:
I am writing to request clarification regarding the decision not to nominate me for the Presidency of ZIFA. I learned of this decision through radio and television this evening.
I wish to bring to your attention and emphasize that earlier today, at approximately 08:45 am. I submitted my birth certificate and the 2002 Government Gazette reflecting my name change, which was legally processed by Manasa and Manasa Legal Practitioners.
This was done to ensure all my nomination documentation is accurate and complete, as my O level and A level certificates submitted contain my former surname Mutimbo whereas my University First Degree and Masters of Business Administration transcripts contain the surname Jere.
If this was not a factor in your decision-making, I believe it is essential to understand the reasons behind your decision.
I hold high and esteemed offices and do not want my name to be sullied by misconceptions that I do not have 5 O levels.
I therefore kindly ask for a detailed explanation of the considerations that led to this outcome.
I would appreciate receiving this information at your earliest convenience, preferably before Christmas.
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