Opinion / Columnist
ZANU PF on a positive transformation
03 Jun 2018 at 08:39hrs | Views
The fall of ZANU PF big wigs during the ruling party's primary elections and the coming on board of new and energetic elements is a clear testimony that the new ZANU PF now enjoys true democracy and is re-inventing itself ahead of harmonised election to deal with emerging challenges.
This true democracy of allowing the electorate to choose leaders of their choice without imposition of candidates will definitely make the ruling party stronger than before.
Snakes and other reptiles shed their skin to allow for further growth and to remove parasites that may have attached to their old skin as it grows. That is exactly what is happening in the new ZANU PF under the leadership of its first secretary President Emmerson Mnangagwa, dropping non-performing and undesirable elements within the ruling party's leadership circles for the good of the party.
More than 70 percent new faces chosen by the electorate will represent ZANU PF in National Assembly and local authority elections this year. This is healthy for the ruling party and a clear testimony that there is a brand new package of democracy in the new ZANU PF, unlike the previous ZANU PF where some senior party members were not contested.
Just like trees which shed their leaves at the onset of the dry season as a strategy to survive harsh weather conditions and to conserve water and energy, the ruling party is cleansing itself in preparation for the coming harmonised elections. No doubt, the ruling party will emerge stronger in these elections, claiming victory against the feeble opposition parties.
The opposition will have a torrid moment facing these new faces which were chosen by the people without being imposed. The previous ZANU PF dominated by the G40 cabal had a culture of imposing candidates, protecting cabinet ministers and top party officials which usually resulted in bhora musango or voter apathy.
The coming in of new faces is a positive development in the party as they will bring new ideas and also hope to the electorate. Leaders should know that they were chosen by the people for development and that they can also be voted out by the same people if they fail to deliver.
President Mnangagwa, a few weeks ago, addressed Zanu PF's national healing and reconciliation workshop for the ruling party's winning and losing candidates in the just ended primary elections in Harare where he urged both sides to unite and campaign for the party ahead of the general elections to be held on 30 July. The president is also on record preaching for a peaceful and violent free harmonised election.
While Zanu PF has already healed and moved on, Nelson Chamisa-led MDC-T's primary elections currently underway are marred by organisational chaos and incidents of violence, intimidations, death threats, imposition of candidates and vote rigging which has resulted in voting being called off in some constituencies.
The new dispensation under the leadership of ZANU PF and President Mnangagwa is opening up the country for business, fighting corruption, creating jobs, modernising the public sector and promoting investment, economic empowerment and re-aligning investor- friendly policies.
A few weeks ago, ZANU PF launched a well-received manifesto after a wide consultation with the general public, opinion leaders, captains of industry and academics. The consultative process also reached out to stakeholders such as women, farmers, the youths, workers and civil servants, an indication that the party is for the people.
President Mnangagwa recently revealed that he will make wholesome changes to his cabinet as soon as he wins the coming harmonised election, dropping lazy and non-performing ministers. This is most welcome and different from the previous government which was known for re-cycling ‘dead wood' ministers who were known for their greedy and corrupt tendencies. This will give hope to the people of Zimbabwe who have suffered for a long time under the rule of Robert Mugabe.
There is need for all citizens to support the ruling party to rebuild our nation which had suffered for years in the hands of former president Robert Mugabe and his G40 cabal. It is everyone's responsibility to transform our economy for the good of generations to come.
The ruling party is committed to the prosperity of the country and its citizens and the preservation of the country's legacy.
This true democracy of allowing the electorate to choose leaders of their choice without imposition of candidates will definitely make the ruling party stronger than before.
Snakes and other reptiles shed their skin to allow for further growth and to remove parasites that may have attached to their old skin as it grows. That is exactly what is happening in the new ZANU PF under the leadership of its first secretary President Emmerson Mnangagwa, dropping non-performing and undesirable elements within the ruling party's leadership circles for the good of the party.
More than 70 percent new faces chosen by the electorate will represent ZANU PF in National Assembly and local authority elections this year. This is healthy for the ruling party and a clear testimony that there is a brand new package of democracy in the new ZANU PF, unlike the previous ZANU PF where some senior party members were not contested.
Just like trees which shed their leaves at the onset of the dry season as a strategy to survive harsh weather conditions and to conserve water and energy, the ruling party is cleansing itself in preparation for the coming harmonised elections. No doubt, the ruling party will emerge stronger in these elections, claiming victory against the feeble opposition parties.
The opposition will have a torrid moment facing these new faces which were chosen by the people without being imposed. The previous ZANU PF dominated by the G40 cabal had a culture of imposing candidates, protecting cabinet ministers and top party officials which usually resulted in bhora musango or voter apathy.
The coming in of new faces is a positive development in the party as they will bring new ideas and also hope to the electorate. Leaders should know that they were chosen by the people for development and that they can also be voted out by the same people if they fail to deliver.
President Mnangagwa, a few weeks ago, addressed Zanu PF's national healing and reconciliation workshop for the ruling party's winning and losing candidates in the just ended primary elections in Harare where he urged both sides to unite and campaign for the party ahead of the general elections to be held on 30 July. The president is also on record preaching for a peaceful and violent free harmonised election.
While Zanu PF has already healed and moved on, Nelson Chamisa-led MDC-T's primary elections currently underway are marred by organisational chaos and incidents of violence, intimidations, death threats, imposition of candidates and vote rigging which has resulted in voting being called off in some constituencies.
The new dispensation under the leadership of ZANU PF and President Mnangagwa is opening up the country for business, fighting corruption, creating jobs, modernising the public sector and promoting investment, economic empowerment and re-aligning investor- friendly policies.
A few weeks ago, ZANU PF launched a well-received manifesto after a wide consultation with the general public, opinion leaders, captains of industry and academics. The consultative process also reached out to stakeholders such as women, farmers, the youths, workers and civil servants, an indication that the party is for the people.
President Mnangagwa recently revealed that he will make wholesome changes to his cabinet as soon as he wins the coming harmonised election, dropping lazy and non-performing ministers. This is most welcome and different from the previous government which was known for re-cycling ‘dead wood' ministers who were known for their greedy and corrupt tendencies. This will give hope to the people of Zimbabwe who have suffered for a long time under the rule of Robert Mugabe.
There is need for all citizens to support the ruling party to rebuild our nation which had suffered for years in the hands of former president Robert Mugabe and his G40 cabal. It is everyone's responsibility to transform our economy for the good of generations to come.
The ruling party is committed to the prosperity of the country and its citizens and the preservation of the country's legacy.
Source - Sunday News
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