| Erick Murai | |
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| Born | Erick Murai July 7, 1971 Mutare |
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| Title | Honorable Member of Parliament |
| Political party | MDC Alliance |
Erick Murai is member of parliament for Highfield East. He contested in the July 2018 elections and won.
Background
Erick Murai was born 7 July 1971 in Mutare.
Service/Career
Murai joined the MDC on its formation and became a councillor for Ward 24 in Highfield.
In the 2013 Elections, (see A History of Zimbabwean Elections) Highfield East returned to Parliament:
- Erick Murai of MDC–T with 8 494 votes or 65.17 percent,
- Ida Mashonganyika of Zanu PF with 3 627 votes or 27.83 percent,
- Onias Ndhlela of MDC–N with 747 votes or 5.73 percent,
- 4 others with 166 votes or 1.27 percent.
Total 13 034 votes
He was elected as Member of Parliament for Highfield East in the July 2018 elections.
In the 2022 By-Elections, (see Zimbabwe By-elections (March_2022)) Highfield East returned to Parliament:
- Erick Murai of CCC with 5 610 votes,
- Nobert Chikumbo of Zanu PF with 1 600 votes,
- Gilbert Bgwende of MDC Alliance with 483 votes,
- Shelton Mupambwa of PZ with 34 votes.
Events
Arrest
In 2018, He was arrested in for convening an illegal gathering together with 17 other activists. They were engaged in running battles with the police as they insisted on holding the rally after they were warned by police it had not been sanctioned. [1]
References
- ↑ MDC_T MP Erick Murai – newzimbabwevision, retrieved: 1 Aug 2018