ZANU PF resolutions binding, says Muswere

ZANU PF Central Committee member, Jenfan Muswere, has emphasized that resolutions adopted at the party's Annual People's Conference are binding and represent the collective will of party delegates. He clarified the decision-making process during the October conference in Bulawayo, stating that all resolutions were unanimously endorsed without opposition.

Among the key resolutions passed was the extension of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term by two years, enabling him to steer Zimbabwe's Vision 2030 agenda to completion.

"The Delegates to the ZANU PF 21st National People's Conference resolve as follows: the President and First Secretary of ZANU PF Party, His Excellency, Cde. Dr. E. D. Mnangagwa's term of office as President of the Republic of Zimbabwe and First Secretary of ZANU PF be extended beyond 2028 to 2030. The Party and Government should, therefore, set in motion the necessary amendments to the National Constitution so as to give effect to this resolution," reads the resolution.

Muswere underscored that this resolution aligns with ZANU PF's constitution and was legally adopted with a full quorum present. He dismissed external opinions and unofficial discussions as irrelevant to the party's processes.

Addressing the ED2030 slogan, Muswere explained that it reflects the party's commitment to ensuring continuity in leadership for the realization of Vision 2030. He noted that while President Mnangagwa has publicly expressed disinterest in extending his term, the party's resolution reflects a collective desire for stability and consistency in governance.

"Regarding the ED2030 slogan, as Gilbert Zowa mentioned, the President made his own announcement. However, our guiding principle on this matter should be the ZANU PF constitution, which stipulates the holding of the annual National People's Conference," Muswere said during a ZANU PF Makoni District Coordination Committee meeting in Rusape.

Muswere outlined the process at the Bulawayo conference, where resolutions from Provincial Coordination Committees (PCCs) were reviewed and unanimously adopted. The conference, chaired by ZANU PF National Chairperson Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri, included the participation of all requisite party organs, ensuring its legitimacy.

"The conference was attended by various party organs, including the Central Committee. It was legally and properly constituted, with the required quorum. The Central Committee report, which encompassed all resolutions from PCCs, was tabled and unanimously adopted," he said.

Muswere highlighted the importance of extending President Mnangagwa's leadership, stating that it would allow the party to consolidate ongoing economic, infrastructural, and social transformation programs critical to Vision 2030. He stressed that stability in leadership is vital for achieving long-term national goals.

"The extension of President Mnangagwa's leadership is an opportunity to guarantee continuity in policies aimed at achieving Vision 2030. Stability and consistency in leadership are crucial for realising the country's long-term development objectives," he said.

Muswere called on party members and supporters to rally behind the resolutions, emphasizing the importance of unity in pursuing the country's development trajectory.