Mahiya claims that majority is clear on #ED2030

Zanu-PF War Veterans League Secretary Douglas Mahiya has firmly stated that a majority of Zimbabweans, including war veterans, support President Emmerson Mnangagwa's leadership until 2030. Addressing war veterans from Bulawayo, Matabeleland North, and Matabeleland South at the launch of the Presidential War Veterans Welfare Fund at Stanley Square in Makokoba yesterday, Mahiya emphasized the importance of unity within the party and the preservation of the liberation struggle's principles.

Mahiya declared that President Mnangagwa remains the guiding figure of both Zanu-PF and the nation. He highlighted that the resolution to support the President's leadership until 2030 was overwhelmingly endorsed at the Zanu-PF National People's Conference held in Bulawayo last year.

"The President of the party is the principal, the one who provides direction. One of the key principles of the liberation struggle was majority rule over minority. The resolution made at the conference by the majority cannot be opposed. If the majority goes north and you go south, it means you have sold out," Mahiya asserted.

He underscored that the liberation struggle was centered on empowering the majority and that the party's decision reflects the collective will of Zimbabweans.

Mahiya praised President Mnangagwa's efforts under Vision 2030, aimed at transforming Zimbabwe into an upper-middle-income economy. He urged war veterans to recognize the commendable progress being made, despite the challenges posed by Western sanctions.

"President Mnangagwa's work to ensure empowerment for all, leaving no one behind, cannot be ignored. As war veterans, it is our duty to support this vision and ensure it becomes a reality," he said.

Mahiya cautioned against opposing the party's leadership, stressing that dissent would lead to a loss of respect and integrity. He encouraged war veterans to stand firm in their support for President Mnangagwa and to work closely with the youth to preserve the gains of independence and pass on the legacy of the liberation struggle.

"We must ensure that Zimbabwe remains Zimbabwe, and the values of the liberation struggle are not eroded. Our youth must carry this fight forward for future generations," he said.

Zanu-PF Bulawayo Provincial Chairperson Jabulani Sibanda echoed Mahiya's sentiments, urging war veterans to remain united in the face of global challenges. He warned of increasing threats to sovereignty from former colonial powers and emphasized the need for collective strength to defend Zimbabwe's independence.

"Look at the global situation today. Former colonial powers are flexing their might without regard for justice. This is why we, as war veterans, must unite to safeguard our sovereignty," Sibanda said.

The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Bulawayo Minister of Provincial Affairs and Devolution Judith Ncube and Matabeleland North Minister Richard Moyo.

As the war veterans reaffirmed their commitment to President Mnangagwa's leadership, Mahiya reiterated that their role is to protect the interests of the party and its resolutions. He pledged that the War Veterans League would ensure the full implementation of the party's agenda, with President Mnangagwa at the helm until 2030.