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Zanu-PF should decisively deal with bad apples
31 Oct 2023 at 05:51hrs | Views
The Zanu-PF leadership has taken steps to curb the abuse of power and privileges by some of its members. During the party's recent annual conference in Gweru, Zanu-PF Chairperson Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri addressed the issue of party members not paying tollgate fees and emphasized the importance of adhering to rules and regulations. She stated that some members were refusing to pay tollgate fees despite identifying as Zanu-PF officials, which she deemed as indiscipline and an embarrassment to President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
However, this issue of Zanu-PF members abusing power and privileges is not a new phenomenon. It has been a long-standing problem within the party, and it is surprising that the party leadership is now addressing it. The party's members have a history of misusing their positions, and it's high time such behavior is addressed.
In retrospect, Muchinguri-Kashiri's statement would have been more commendable if she had instructed the police officers at tollgates to immediately arrest individuals who refuse to pay tollgate fees based on their Zanu-PF membership or party regalia. Such actions should be considered serious transgressions within the party, leading to expulsion.
This level of lawlessness cannot be tolerated under any circumstances. When people speak of lawlessness in Zimbabwe, this is the kind of behavior they are referring to. The hope is that the party doesn't stop at issuing warnings but takes tangible steps to address these unruly elements.
It's astonishing that a majority of Zanu-PF members seem reluctant to support the country's development and often expect to enjoy services for free. This sense of entitlement promoted by the party is detrimental, with many members owing significant amounts for unpaid water, electricity, farming inputs, and council rates.
Being a Zanu-PF member does not grant superiority over other citizens, and free services should only be offered to senior citizens over the age of 70, who genuinely deserve respect for reaching such an advanced age.
However, this issue of Zanu-PF members abusing power and privileges is not a new phenomenon. It has been a long-standing problem within the party, and it is surprising that the party leadership is now addressing it. The party's members have a history of misusing their positions, and it's high time such behavior is addressed.
In retrospect, Muchinguri-Kashiri's statement would have been more commendable if she had instructed the police officers at tollgates to immediately arrest individuals who refuse to pay tollgate fees based on their Zanu-PF membership or party regalia. Such actions should be considered serious transgressions within the party, leading to expulsion.
This level of lawlessness cannot be tolerated under any circumstances. When people speak of lawlessness in Zimbabwe, this is the kind of behavior they are referring to. The hope is that the party doesn't stop at issuing warnings but takes tangible steps to address these unruly elements.
It's astonishing that a majority of Zanu-PF members seem reluctant to support the country's development and often expect to enjoy services for free. This sense of entitlement promoted by the party is detrimental, with many members owing significant amounts for unpaid water, electricity, farming inputs, and council rates.
Being a Zanu-PF member does not grant superiority over other citizens, and free services should only be offered to senior citizens over the age of 70, who genuinely deserve respect for reaching such an advanced age.
Source - newsday
