Ndibali warns ZUPA presidential hopefuls

Some ZUPA members with dubious presidential ambitions are engaged in misinformation, bribery to give themselves or preferred candidates an edge to succeed him, Innocent Ndibali has revealed.  He said it was regrettable that the presidium had received reports that certain individuals were causing confusion by engaging themselves in misinformation and bribery. Members are being told that Mr Ndibali has resigned and joined the First lady's campaign team. Mr Ndibali said, "There are so many lies out there and I want to dispel all of those lies.'"
He went on to say some of the members have unfortunately been buying into the theatrics put out by such misguided individuals. He warned that the leadership of Zimbabwe Unemployed People's Association would not take kindly to contenders that were engaged in acts that were alien to the principles of the Association. He said ZUPA aims to hold its first Conference in January 2015. It should be noted that the upcoming conference cannot be held any later," he said.  Mr Ndibali said his organisation has demonstrated commitment to serve the people and uplifting the standards of living of the people of Zimbabwe regardless of political affiliation and have continued to   express its views without fear or favour.
He said it was therefore imperative that the spirit of constructive criticism must continue until the nation finds its ways. Mr Ndibali said ZUPA would always carry its vision, the vision of the poor, economically disadvantaged, vendors and the unemployed people. He urged ZUPA members and those in its national leadership to refrain from actions that would dishonour the legacy of their unique organisation and reject activities that would tarnish the image and standing of ZUPA and the poor people at large. Mr Ndibali said, good leadership requires good followership, and every one of us, regardless of our jobs, positions, has followership responsibilities. Above all, followers should encourage leaders to be ethical, showing support for their ethical behaviour. True leaders look to their followers for support, encouragement and their energy. Good followers observe their surroundings and risks and blunt distractions, so as to allow the leader to focus on the problem at hand. 
The problems at hand include unemployment, poor leadership, poor service delivery and ailing economy.  We must acknowledge that poor political leadership, gender inequalities is holding back economic and social development. Current happenings in the governing party, the opposition will without doubt bring some important and much needed changes in Zimbabwe's economy. It will help to re-work key political relations between the state, citizens and its devolved provinces. 
This will accelerate and level up reform both in its mainsprings and in its consequence. The Zimbabwe Unemployed People's Association (ZUPA) which represents the interests of millions of economically disadvantaged people cannot afford to shy away from such a crucial process. Therefore our voice will continue to be heard loud and clear. When asked if the first lady would make a better president? Mr. Ndibali said, "I absolutely don't" have a comment". He added, that woman are indeed "smart enough" to attend to all the hassles associated with running for the job, and indeed possess the  level of passion, focus, tenacity, and calm needed for the post of chief of executive.