HARARE – Zimbabwean-born politician Nicolle Ndiweni has made history once again, this time by being officially elected as the new Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Derbyshire.
The 35-year-old, who hails from rural Karoi, has been a prominent figure in UK politics, notably becoming the first black councillor of Hucknall in 2015.
In a celebratory message, she expressed her gratitude to those who supported her candidacy, emphasizing her commitment to serving the people of Derbyshire wholeheartedly.
“I don’t have enough words to thank each and everyone of you who voted for me and put your trust in Labour.
“In me, you will have a PCC who is committed to serving you wholeheartedly and will always put your needs first,” she said via her X handle.
A Labour candidate, Ndiweni earned 93,260 votes, nearly 30,000 more than the incumbent, Angelique Foster of the Conservatives, who received 65,293.
Reform’s Russell Armstrong came in third place with 32,944 votes, with Liberal Democrat David Hancock receiving 22,540.
Ndiweni is among a growing number of Zimbabweans abroad who have stood up to challenge for big positions in their host countries.
