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'Asking Mnangagwa to stay on not an offence'
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Zanu-PF Secretary for Education, Research and Ideology, Charles Tawengwa, has strongly defended the "ED2030" slogan, stating that appealing for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to stay beyond his current term is not a crime but rather a reflection of the people's appreciation for his work ethic.
Speaking at a Zanu-PF inter-district meeting at Mai Musodzi Hall in Mbare, Harare, Tawengwa addressed party supporters, emphasizing that freedom of expression is enshrined in Zimbabwe's Constitution. He clarified that no one should be persecuted for expressing support for the extension of Mnangagwa's presidency beyond 2028.
"We are giving feedback to those who sent us to Bulawayo to represent them at the 21st Zanu-PF National Annual People's Conference. We are reporting back the resolutions," Tawengwa said. "One of the resolutions, which came out of the conference, was the endorsement by all provinces for the extension of President Mnangagwa's term beyond 2028."
Tawengwa further explained that the proposal to extend Mnangagwa's presidency was part of the resolutions made during the party's annual conference and was supported by all provinces. He reiterated that chanting the "ED2030" slogan was simply an expression of gratitude for Mnangagwa's leadership and his Vision 2030 plan for the country's development.
"It's not a crime for party members to do the 2030 slogan; it's just an appreciation of President Mnangagwa's Vision 2030. Those who want to carry on with it are free to do so. Those who feel not to, it's also their right, but the slogan should not be used to create divisions within the party," he said.
The inter-district meeting, which was attended by large crowds of Zanu-PF supporters, was intended to provide feedback on the outcomes of the 21st Zanu-PF Annual National People's Conference and strengthen party unity.
Tawengwa also addressed the growing concern over the misuse of social media among party members. He warned that while social media itself was not inherently bad, its abuse could lead to divisions within the party. The party, he said, was in the process of formulating a social media policy to guide members on how to properly address party matters on these platforms.
"There is nothing bad about social media, but when it is abused, then that's wrong. The party, in its wisdom, is coming up with a policy to give guidance to party members on how to address party issues on social media," Tawengwa added.
Tawengwa also touched on disciplinary actions within the party, revealing that 10 senior members of the Zanu-PF Harare Province had been issued with prohibition orders after they used social media to undermine party unity and engage in name-dropping. However, Tawengwa clarified that the members had not been expelled from the party, but were required to clear their names before the party's disciplinary committee.
In closing, Tawengwa called for unity and discipline within the party, urging all members to support the party's objectives and refrain from actions that could lead to division.
Speaking at a Zanu-PF inter-district meeting at Mai Musodzi Hall in Mbare, Harare, Tawengwa addressed party supporters, emphasizing that freedom of expression is enshrined in Zimbabwe's Constitution. He clarified that no one should be persecuted for expressing support for the extension of Mnangagwa's presidency beyond 2028.
"We are giving feedback to those who sent us to Bulawayo to represent them at the 21st Zanu-PF National Annual People's Conference. We are reporting back the resolutions," Tawengwa said. "One of the resolutions, which came out of the conference, was the endorsement by all provinces for the extension of President Mnangagwa's term beyond 2028."
Tawengwa further explained that the proposal to extend Mnangagwa's presidency was part of the resolutions made during the party's annual conference and was supported by all provinces. He reiterated that chanting the "ED2030" slogan was simply an expression of gratitude for Mnangagwa's leadership and his Vision 2030 plan for the country's development.
"It's not a crime for party members to do the 2030 slogan; it's just an appreciation of President Mnangagwa's Vision 2030. Those who want to carry on with it are free to do so. Those who feel not to, it's also their right, but the slogan should not be used to create divisions within the party," he said.
Tawengwa also addressed the growing concern over the misuse of social media among party members. He warned that while social media itself was not inherently bad, its abuse could lead to divisions within the party. The party, he said, was in the process of formulating a social media policy to guide members on how to properly address party matters on these platforms.
"There is nothing bad about social media, but when it is abused, then that's wrong. The party, in its wisdom, is coming up with a policy to give guidance to party members on how to address party issues on social media," Tawengwa added.
Tawengwa also touched on disciplinary actions within the party, revealing that 10 senior members of the Zanu-PF Harare Province had been issued with prohibition orders after they used social media to undermine party unity and engage in name-dropping. However, Tawengwa clarified that the members had not been expelled from the party, but were required to clear their names before the party's disciplinary committee.
In closing, Tawengwa called for unity and discipline within the party, urging all members to support the party's objectives and refrain from actions that could lead to division.
Source - the herald
