SUSPENDED Mutare mayor Brian James has thrown his hat into the ring to contest for Chikanga-Dangamvura parliamentary seat on an MDC-T ticket challenging incumbent MP Giles Mutsekwa, who is also National Housing and Social Amenities minister.
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James submitted his forms for approval this week and should Mutsekwa fail to be confirmed by his district executive, he would battle it out in primary elections with the new parliamentary aspirant.
In an interview with NewsDay yesterday, James confirmed he was eying the constituency.
“Yes it is true that I want to stand for Chikanga-Dangamvura constituency in the forthcoming harmonised elections.
“I am keeping my options open and there is serious competition in that constituency,” James said.
“According to our regulations in the party, no one is allowed to campaign now when there is a sitting MP, but I have submitted my papers and from there we will see how things go.”
James, who is also MDC-T Manicaland treasurer, was suspended last year in January by Local Government, Rural and Urban Development minister Ignatius Chombo on allegations of misconduct.
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Before his suspension, James had a fallout with some of his councillors and management over his bid to hire a South African company KV3 to help the city craft its 2012 budget.
Since his suspension, James has been calling for a full audit of council finances.
He also challenged his suspension and the matter is now before the High Court.
