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Mujuru braces for bruising congress
02 Feb 2017 at 04:00hrs | Views
The Joice Mujuru Zimbabwe People First (ZPF) outfit is due to hold its first ever elective congress in September.
About 8 000 delegates are targeted.
In January, the party lost its first election participation in Bikita-West.
Top founder members are eyeing several posts.
The congress - to take place in Harare - will see some of those who have cast their eyes on leadership positions squaring up for the first time since the formation of the party in 2015.
ZPF had initially set the convention date for September last year, but it was postponed amid reports of squabbling within its ranks.
The party is also under pressure to finalise proper party structures in time for the start of formal negotiations for a coaltion with other opposition political parties in preparation for next year's general elections.
ZPF spokesperson, Jealousy Mawarire, confirmed that the party is now fully engaged in preparations for the September convention.
"I can confirm that convention preparations are now in full swing. We do not have a specific venue for now. That is what relevant authorities are working on and once we are done, we will obviously inform the nation," said Mawarire who is reportedly eyeing the
national chairman's post
According to reports, former diplomat, John Mvundura, is also campaigning for the vice presidency.
About 8 000 delegates are targeted.
In January, the party lost its first election participation in Bikita-West.
Top founder members are eyeing several posts.
The congress - to take place in Harare - will see some of those who have cast their eyes on leadership positions squaring up for the first time since the formation of the party in 2015.
ZPF had initially set the convention date for September last year, but it was postponed amid reports of squabbling within its ranks.
The party is also under pressure to finalise proper party structures in time for the start of formal negotiations for a coaltion with other opposition political parties in preparation for next year's general elections.
ZPF spokesperson, Jealousy Mawarire, confirmed that the party is now fully engaged in preparations for the September convention.
"I can confirm that convention preparations are now in full swing. We do not have a specific venue for now. That is what relevant authorities are working on and once we are done, we will obviously inform the nation," said Mawarire who is reportedly eyeing the
national chairman's post
According to reports, former diplomat, John Mvundura, is also campaigning for the vice presidency.
Source - FinGaz
