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Gutu for Harare Mayor

Politics
THE MDC-T’s standing committee has endorsed Obert Gutu as Harare mayor-elect ahead of other top contenders like out-going mayor Muchadeyi Masunda and former councillor Warship Dumba.

THE MDC-T’s standing committee has endorsed Obert Gutu as Harare mayor-elect ahead of other top contenders like out-going mayor Muchadeyi Masunda and former councillor Warship Dumba.

REPORT BY STAFF REPORTER

Gutu confirmed the development yesterday, but declined to give details.

“I am humbled by the party leadership’s confidence in me and I will try my level best to give it my all to ensure Harare retains its sunshine city status,” Gutu said.

MDC-T sources told NewsDay that Gutu was adjudged the best following interviews conducted by the party’s standing committee at Harvest House last week.

The former Deputy Minister of Justice and MDC-T Harare provincial spokesperson now awaits formal endorsement through a secret ballot by councillors at their first sitting expected soon.

His appointment automatically qualifies him to be chairperson of the Harare Metropolitan Province — a government administrative arm which encompasses councillors, senators and Members of the House of Assembly.

An MDC-T source yesterday said the party leadership had also selected Thomas Muzuva as deputy mayor and also selected council committee chairpersons.