HARARE – President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday called on Zanu-PF members to implement the party’s conference resolutions, including the contentious plan to extend his term of office by two years.
The ruling party adopted the so-called “2030 agenda,” which would prolong Mnangagwa’s tenure beyond its constitutional expiry in 2028, despite the President previously affirming he would step aside to allow a new leader to emerge.
Addressing politburo members, Mnangagwa emphasised the collective responsibility of party officials to ensure that conference resolutions are executed with clear timelines. “Collectively, as the politburo and respective heads of departments of the party, we are the secretariat of the central committee.
We must, therefore, make sure that the conference resolutions and decisions of the central committee are implemented with clear matrix and laid out timelines,” he said.
Insiders suggest the 2030 resolution is part of a broader effort to block Mnangagwa’s deputy, Constantino Chiwenga, from succeeding him, while businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei is also reported to be a potential presidential contender.
Mnangagwa commended the party for conducting strategic workshops to recalibrate leadership roles and urged members to remain guided by the party constitution and founding principles. He also emphasised discipline, warning against the misuse of social media, which he said is causing internal discord.
“Our colossal revolutionary mass party, Zanu-PF, must remain above individuals and personalities, beginning right at the grassroots levels. Political and socio-economic conversations, as well as economic empowerment activities in our communities, should remain guided by our party’s founding aims and objectives,” Mnangagwa said.
The President concluded by urging politburo members to act with integrity, restraint, and discipline in all dealings, ensuring the party’s image remains untarnished.
Source – newsday
