President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said the ruling Zanu PF party used drones to monitor the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) campaign launch event in Gweru.
Speaking during the party’s rally in Zaka in Masvingo Province on Sunday, President Mnangagwa claimed that ZANU PF had more supporters than other parties. He said:
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We launched in Chipinge and there were many people. We went to Bulilima (Matabeleland South), then we were in Magunje, there were 75 000 people.
Today, our drones have counted the people and we have 124 000 people. We have also sent our drones to Gweru, where the other party is launching and there are 15 000 people.
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Mnangagwa also stressed the need for peace among political parties ahead of the elections, and praised the country’s economic growth, which he claimed was the fastest in the SADC region. The party also distributed vegetable seeds, hens, goats, and mealie-meal to villagers.
NewsDay reports that before the Zaka rally, ZANU PF affiliates allegedly coerced villagers to attend the rally. Villagers who attend ZANU PF rallies are reportedly being offered fried chicken, chips, bread, bottled water, and drinks, with a local seed company providing various vegetable seeds.
ZANU PF provincial spokesperson for Masvingo, Pedzisayi Chiwewe, denied the coercion allegations, stating that all attendees come of their own volition. Meanwhile, the opposition has accused ZANU PF of abducting and victimising villagers who do not attend its rallies.
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ZANU PF Sends Drones To Monitor CCC Rally

Nelson Chamisa launched the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party’s election campaign in Mkoba, Gweru on Sunday, July 16, 2023, ahead of the August 23 polls. The police had previously blocked the party from launching the campaign in Bindura on two separate occasions.
During the event, Chamisa addressed party supporters at Mkoba Stadium and promised to provide title deeds to all resettled farmers. He pledged to tackle corruption and prioritize the economy.
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In response to the event, Thabani Mpofu, a prominent lawyer, called on members of the public to provide financial assistance to the CCC so that it can meet all of its financial obligations. Mpofu praised Chamisa’s popularity and urged people to support him in realizing Zimbabweans’ dreams and aspirations by providing assistance with polling agents. He said:
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This one (Nelson Chamisa) is hugely popular. This one is winning big. This one needs your technical and financial support In order for him to help Zimbabweans realize their dreams and aspirations, he needs assistance with polling agents. Please do what you can. It will be good enough. I promise.
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Chamisa will contest against ten other candidates, including the incumbent President Emmerson Mnangagwa, former party mate Senator Douglas Mwonzora, former cabinet minister Saviour Kasukuwere, law professor Lovemore Madhuku, Joseph Makamba Busha, Tapiwa Chikohora Trust, Blessing Kasiyamhuru, and Gwinyai Henry Muzorewa.
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