Bulawayo, (New Ziana)-Ruling Zanu (PF) party national chairman, Oppah Muchinguri Kashiri said on Saturday a set of robust resolutions passed at the just ended party`s 21st People`s Conference here represented the aspirations of people in all parts of the country.
Muchinguri said this after the resolutions from party delegates from all ten provinces of the country were presented by ZANU PF legal secretary, Patrick Chinamasa.
“The resolutions were comprehensive, transparent, and reflective of the people’s voice,” she said.
“Thank you for bringing forward the interests of your constituencies, ensuring these resolutions truly embody our collective position,” she added, expressing gratitude to delegates for their commitment to the party’s evolution.
The conference saw Harare Province chairperson Goodwills Masimirembwa moving the motion to adopt the resolutions, which were then seconded by Bulawayo Province Chairperson Jabulani Sibanda.
Delegates were optimistic that the resolutions would strengthen and unite the party.
Gift Tandare from Mashonaland West province praised the open discussions, saying these resolutions mirror the views raised across the country.
“The resolutions mirror the views raised across constituencies. The discussions were open and transparent,” he said.
Another delegate from Manicaland noted President Mnangagwa’s stance on his extended tenure beyond 2028, saying it would foster unity in the party.
President Mnangagwa said he will not extend his term of office beyond 2028, saying he was a constitutionalist.
Additionally, the party acknowledged the contribution of the late Vice President Joshua Nkomo, setting July 1 as a public holiday to honour his legacy.
Themba Nyoni from Bulawayo province said recognising the late Vice President Nkomo’s role in the liberation struggle is a positive step towards national unity.
“Recognising Nkomo’s role in the liberation struggle is a positive step toward national unity.”
Bruce Nyathi from Matabeleland South echoed the same sentiment, highlighting its potential to bridge divisions and promote unity.
“These steps mark a clear commitment by our party to adapt and unify, guided by the voices of its supporters,” he said.
The conference’s resolutions included integrating political returnees from opposition parties into the ranks, ensuring they follow appropriate procedures, advancing gender equality with a 50/50 policy in leadership roles and establishing information desks at District Coordinating Committees (DCC).
Other resolutions passed including promoting party members’ enrolment at the Chitepo School of Ideology and supporting the First Lady’s Gota/Nhanga/Ixhiba programmes.
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