Following the March 2008 parliamentary election, Chigwedere was appointed Resident Minister and Governor of Mashonaland East Province by President Robert Mugabe on 25 August 2008; in this capacity, he also served as a Senator.
Following the March 2008 parliamentary election, Chigwedere was designated Resident Minister and Governor of Mashonaland East Province under President Robert Mugabe on August 25, 2008; in his capacity, he also held the position of Senator.