By Sharon Chimenya
MASVINGO — A senior Zanu-PF official has announced that the implementation of Resolution Number One—adopted at the 21st National People’s Conference in Mutare—is actively underway, with key processes set to commence soon.
The resolution, which calls for the extension of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term to 2030, was passed last year at the party’s conference in Mutare. It was endorsed by all 10 provinces.
Speaking at the party’s first Provincial Coordinating Committee meeting in Masvingo, Zanu-PF Secretary for Security Lovemore Matuke said the time for slogans is over and it is now time for action.
He explained, however, that the resolution is not only for the President but applies to everyone, whether in council, parliament, or the senate.
“As government and as a party, we went to Mutare, where we passed Resolution Number One to extend the presidential term to 2030. Many people don’t understand that extending the presidential term also means extending our terms as MPs, senators, and councillors,” he said.
“Slogans are done; the time for slogans is over, and we are now making it real because the government and party are ready to act.”
Matuke said in the coming weeks, those who follow the news and read newspapers will see the matter proceed through the cabinet and parliament.
“It is no longer a secret. We are now going to implement the people’s resolution, and the beauty of it is that it was Resolution Number One, so before we implement any other resolution, we start with this one. I am sure everything is in place to move forward with it.”
The Zanu-PF Secretary for Security said the resolution is grounded in the developments achieved under President Mnangagwa’s leadership, including infrastructure projects such as road rehabilitation, the new parliament building, upgrades to Robert Mugabe International Airport, and the country’s border posts.
“Our economy is growing. Our GDP growth has surpassed that of some countries in SADC. Before, it was not easy to get fuel and oil; we would queue, but now you can see we have more filling stations. This is a good indicator that the President is doing good work,” Matuke said.
“There has been stability, even in our currency. You can now keep your ZiG in the bank. Those who used to carry bags of money for exchange are no longer there because our currency has stabilised. When a currency reaches this level of stability, you don’t see money changers in the streets or supermarkets anymore.”
“Even politically, there has been stability. At the moment, we are in a situation where there is no real opposition. There is no effective governance when the opposition simply fades away naturally.”
Meanwhile, Masvingo Zanu-PF provincial chairman Robson Mavhenyengwa said they are waiting for the party and government to implement Resolution Number One.
“We completed the resolution in Mutare, and now we are calling on our leadership and government to begin the process to make it law so that our President continues in leadership until he achieves his Vision 2030,” he said.
