distribution. However, it must be noted that the rise in these violations was mainly because of the election hype in Bikita West constituency were an election was held on the 21st of January 2017. Partisan food aid distribution continues because of political intolerance and mere corruption. Generally, we conclude that the general environment was peaceful. Isolated cases of human rights violations are largely a result of unfair food aid and farming inputs distribution and vote buying. Many such violations are perpetual across the country, particularly those most affected by the El-Nino induced drought. Specific Cases Recorded: Muzarabani ward 17 On 29 January 2017, ZANU-PF ward chairperson, Phaeton Mupinga participated at the Social Welfare food aid distribution held at Hoya Primary school. While at the distribution point, he announced that the food aid was from President Robert Mugabe. Mupinga also pointed out that no opposition party members were going to receive the food aid and announced that he had already removed names of all opposition party members from the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social welfare food aid beneficiaries list. He also pointed out that if people wanted to continue receiving food aid, they should continue supporting President Mugabe. Maramba Pfungwe ward 6 On 27 January 2017, Maramba Pfungwe legislator Washington Musvaire and ZANU PF ward chairperson, Tichafunga Marekera participated at the food aid distribution process held at Mutawatawa Growth point. At the meeting, Hon Musvaire announced that the maize from the Social Welfare Department was only meant for ZANU PF supporters. He indicated that he has already notified the Ministry of Labour, Public Service and Social Welfare to remove names of all known opposition party members from the food aid beneficiaries list. Marekera also pointed out that all those who fail to attend meetings that he calls for in the ward will never receive food aid again. 5