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'Stop lying to us,' VaPostori boss raps Zanu‑PF cadres at annual indaba
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HARARE - Vapostori and maZion for Economic Development (VED) leader Madzibaba Moses Gwasarira has accused sections of the political class of misleading indigenous apostolic congregants, warning that empty promises are eroding support for Zanu‑PF and President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Addressing thousands at the church's annual gathering from Thursday to Sunday — an event attended by international guests — Gwasarira said some party operatives were exploiting sacred platforms for partisan gain. "We have politicians from amongst your party boss who lie too much. They are not even ashamed of lying to our congregants," he said.
He warned that dishonesty towards apostolic believers risked turning them against both the ruling party and the President. "If you lie to indigenous apostolic membership, you are deliberately making them hate both Zanu‑PF and President Mnangagwa to the core, putting both into disrepute and losing support from the masses," he said.
In a rare public endorsement of a flamboyant businessman, Gwasarira urged cadres to emulate Wicknell Chivhayo, whom he praised for delivering on promises. "Why can't you copy from Wicknell? If he promised to give you a Hummer freely, he would make sure the recipient receives it. His promises are not just rhetorical, but realistic," he said.
Gwasarira also appealed to the President to "walk the talk" on grassroots empowerment. "Warn your politicians against giving empty promises. If they don't have anything to offer or donate as a genuine empowerment initiative, they should just complement our efforts to praise the Lord," he said.
During his address at the same event — the Johane Masowe eChishanu conference at Gwanzura Shrine — President Mnangagwa urged the church to anchor national unity. "The church community is called upon to continue praying for peace and unity. Where there is peace and unity, there is development," he said, applauding faith groups for participating in economic programmes.
The President's presence signalled government's continued outreach to faith‑based constituencies, a key pillar of its social cohesion and National Development Strategy. Also present were Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume, senior Zanu‑PF and government officials, NAMFED leader Madzibaba Obey Mapuranga, Chivhayo and various church leaders.
Analysts say that with the electoral cycle approaching in 2030, the apostolic vote remains a decisive bloc, and parties that fail to meet grassroots expectations risk losing political capital. This development feeds into broader discussions around religious constituencies in Zimbabwean politics and grassroots mobilisation.
Addressing thousands at the church's annual gathering from Thursday to Sunday — an event attended by international guests — Gwasarira said some party operatives were exploiting sacred platforms for partisan gain. "We have politicians from amongst your party boss who lie too much. They are not even ashamed of lying to our congregants," he said.
He warned that dishonesty towards apostolic believers risked turning them against both the ruling party and the President. "If you lie to indigenous apostolic membership, you are deliberately making them hate both Zanu‑PF and President Mnangagwa to the core, putting both into disrepute and losing support from the masses," he said.
In a rare public endorsement of a flamboyant businessman, Gwasarira urged cadres to emulate Wicknell Chivhayo, whom he praised for delivering on promises. "Why can't you copy from Wicknell? If he promised to give you a Hummer freely, he would make sure the recipient receives it. His promises are not just rhetorical, but realistic," he said.
Gwasarira also appealed to the President to "walk the talk" on grassroots empowerment. "Warn your politicians against giving empty promises. If they don't have anything to offer or donate as a genuine empowerment initiative, they should just complement our efforts to praise the Lord," he said.
During his address at the same event — the Johane Masowe eChishanu conference at Gwanzura Shrine — President Mnangagwa urged the church to anchor national unity. "The church community is called upon to continue praying for peace and unity. Where there is peace and unity, there is development," he said, applauding faith groups for participating in economic programmes.
The President's presence signalled government's continued outreach to faith‑based constituencies, a key pillar of its social cohesion and National Development Strategy. Also present were Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume, senior Zanu‑PF and government officials, NAMFED leader Madzibaba Obey Mapuranga, Chivhayo and various church leaders.
Analysts say that with the electoral cycle approaching in 2030, the apostolic vote remains a decisive bloc, and parties that fail to meet grassroots expectations risk losing political capital. This development feeds into broader discussions around religious constituencies in Zimbabwean politics and grassroots mobilisation.
Source - Byo24News
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