Presidential adviser Christopher Mutsvangwa is among the ruling party heavy-weights who lost in the primary election to less-known opponents.
Mutsvangwa known for his huge celebration following the ouster of former President Robert Mugabe, claims that in a letter that his alleged electoral defeat in the Norton parliamentary primary elections was engineered by the police officers in charge of the polls.
Below is the list of top party officials who lost:
Special Advisor to ED - Christopher Mutsvangwa
Former Lands Minister - Douglas Mombeshora
Former Governor - Faber Chidarikire
Former Senior Ass Police Commissioner - Edmore Veterai
Paul Mangwana
Ambassador Jonathan wutawunashe
Former CZI Boss Callisto Jokonya
MP Tongai Muzenda
Edson Zvobgo (Jnr)
Scholarships minister Christopher Mushohwe
Pearson mbalekwa former CIO
Matebeleland south minister abednico ncube
Former Sports minister and MP andrwe langa
Former Education minister Lazarus Dokora
Industry and Commerce Mike Bimha
Former Deputy finance minister David Chapfika
Former minister of state in VP Mphoko office Tabeth Kanengoni Malinga
Mashonaland central Governor Martin dinha