Rwizikuran National Movement

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Mubatanidzwa weRusununguko rweRwizikuru

Mubatanidzwa weRusununguko rweRwizikuru
FoundersSamhuri Ngonidzashe
Shungudzemwoyo Nhema
Founded1937
Banned1963
HeadquartersPort Fitzhubert, Rwizikuru
IdeologyAnti-colonialism, Bahian socialism, Rwizikuran nationalism
Political positionFar-left
Colors  Red
National Assembly
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The Rwizikuru National Movement (Rwizi: Mubatanidzwa weRusununguko rweRwizikuru) is an organisation that advocated for the independence of Rwizikuru from Estmere from its establishment in 1937 until Rwizikuru's independence in 1946. Following Rwizikuru's independence, it became the opposition party of Rwizikuru, but in 1954, it succeeded the Movement for the Advancement of Bahians in Riziland as the governing party, governing the country until all political parties were abolished in 1957.

After all political parties were abolished in 1957, the RNM's structure remained intact, as it was used as a platform to help Vudzijena Nhema be re-elected as President in 1958 and 1962, even though it was unrepresented in the National Assembly. It was ultimately banned outright in 1963 following the 1963 coup d'etat.

Election results

Legislative Council

Election Leader Candidates Seats +/- Position
1937 Samhuri Ngonidzashe 8/8
0 / 16
new Extra-parliamentary opposition
1941 8/8
3 / 16
Increase 3 Official Opposition
1945 8/8
2 / 16
Decrease 1 Third party

National Assembly

Election Leader Candidates Seats +/- Position
1946 Samhuri Ngonidzashe 150/150
51 / 150
Increase 49 Official Opposition
1950 150/150
68 / 150
Increase 17 Official Opposition
1954 Vudzijena Nhema 150/150
135 / 150
Increase 67 Majority government