MDC-T opens party’s candidate selection process for 2018, however, sitting MPs are protected

The opposition MDC-T has started the process to select candidates for next year’s harmonized elections, although, the seats of sitting MPs have been protected and cannot be challenged.

In a notice to members, party secretary-general Douglas Mwonzora said:

We kindly advise that shortly we are going to open up for all potential candidates for elections. We will shortly announce the application procedure and the requirements by the weekend. The reason is that the election directorate must first approve the application fees for each category.

While you can prepare your applications, please do not submit them before you get the circular which has the requirements. Please note that any application which does not meet the requirements will not be processed. The applications are in respect of all party members who qualify. We will not be accepting any applications from places where there are sitting councilors and MPs yet.

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