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Zanu-PF conference kicks off
27 Oct 2023 at 01:25hrs | Views
The Zanu-PF annual conference commences today in Midlands province, President Emmerson Mnangagwa's home region, as delegates from all ten provinces arrive for the two-day gathering.
The ruling party has scaled down the number of attendees from 5,000 to 3,000 in order to manage costs. Gweru, the host city, was a hub of activity, with its accommodation facilities fully booked.
Notably, Zanu-PF dignitaries showcased their high-end vehicles in the City of Progress, in stark contrast to the surrounding poverty. A strong security presence was also in place to ensure the comfort and security of Zanu-PF and government officials.
Christopher Mutsvangwa, the Zanu-PF spokesperson, explained that the conference was being coordinated by the party's national chairperson, Oppah Muchinguri.
Zanu-PF's national political commissar, Mike Bimha, announced that President Mnangagwa would officially open the conference. In his second and final term, Mnangagwa is expected to present his five-year vision to party members for the first time since his re-election.
This conference holds particular significance following the party's resounding victory in the 2023 elections, which will be a major highlight at the event. Zanu-PF also aims to use this opportunity to devise campaign strategies for the upcoming by-elections and potentially gain seats from the opposition.
The need for these by-elections arose due to the recall of 15 Members of Parliament and 17 councillors from the Citizens Coalition for Change by Sengezo Tshabangu, the party's self-proclaimed interim secretary-general.
The ruling party has scaled down the number of attendees from 5,000 to 3,000 in order to manage costs. Gweru, the host city, was a hub of activity, with its accommodation facilities fully booked.
Notably, Zanu-PF dignitaries showcased their high-end vehicles in the City of Progress, in stark contrast to the surrounding poverty. A strong security presence was also in place to ensure the comfort and security of Zanu-PF and government officials.
Christopher Mutsvangwa, the Zanu-PF spokesperson, explained that the conference was being coordinated by the party's national chairperson, Oppah Muchinguri.
Zanu-PF's national political commissar, Mike Bimha, announced that President Mnangagwa would officially open the conference. In his second and final term, Mnangagwa is expected to present his five-year vision to party members for the first time since his re-election.
This conference holds particular significance following the party's resounding victory in the 2023 elections, which will be a major highlight at the event. Zanu-PF also aims to use this opportunity to devise campaign strategies for the upcoming by-elections and potentially gain seats from the opposition.
The need for these by-elections arose due to the recall of 15 Members of Parliament and 17 councillors from the Citizens Coalition for Change by Sengezo Tshabangu, the party's self-proclaimed interim secretary-general.
Source - newsday
