Blessing Chebundo

Blessing Chebundo (born 8 October 1958) is a Zimbabwean politician, a member of parliament and a leading figure in the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC).

[1] He rose to fame by defeating Emmerson Mnangagwa in a contest to represent Kwekwe constituency in the parliament of Zimbabwe in the 2000 parliamentary election.

[2][3] Mnangagwa, a heavyweight in ZANU-PF, was predicted to easily win the constituency, but Chebundo won the seat despite threats to his life.

[2] Chebundo is a founder member of the Movement for Democratic Change, a political party that was formed in September 1999.

However, Chebundo eventually rejoined the main MDC, citing the wishes of the members of his constituency in Kwekwe.