By Staff Reporter
The call for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office beyond 2028 is gaining momentum, with the Mashonaland East provincial chairperson of ZANU PF, Daniel Garwe, stating that it reflects the will of the people.
Garwe addressed a large gathering of ZANU PF members during the partyโs inter-district meeting held at Hurungwe Primary School in Murewa on Thursday. He emphasized that the push for President Mnangagwaโs continued leadership is driven not by the Presidentโs personal desire, but by the resolutions of the people.
โSome claim that President Mnangagwa expressed a wish to rest after his term ends. While that is true, I want to make it clear that the push for his extended leadership is not his own doing but a call from the people,โ Garwe explained. โIf the voice of the people is indeed the voice of God, then God is telling the President to stay in office.โ
Garwe reiterated that during the recent ZANU PF Conference in Bulawayo, a resolution was passed stating that President Mnangagwa should continue his leadership until 2030 to see through the Vision 2030 agenda, which he first conceived.
โVision 2030 is unstoppable, and we believe it can only be fulfilled with President Mnangagwa in office,โ he said. โNo one will stop this vision from being realised.โ
The Mashonaland East chairperson further justified the call for constitutional amendments, asserting that it is within the countryโs legal framework to amend the Constitution to extend presidential terms.
โAmending the Constitution is not undemocratic,โ Garwe said. โIt is a constitutional right, and we should now focus on the necessary amendments to ensure that our President can stay in office until 2030.โ
He went on to praise President Mnangagwaโs leadership, noting the positive changes Zimbabwe has experienced, including peace and development across the country.
โUnder President Mnangagwa, we have witnessed significant progress and peace in all corners of Zimbabwe. The call for him to remain in office is justified,โ Garwe stated.
In addition, Garwe called on ZANU PF members to refrain from abusing social media and engaging in disrespectful behaviour toward party leadership.
Mashonaland East Womenโs League provincial chairperson Aplonia Munzverengwi echoed Garweโs sentiments, urging unity and peace within the province. โAs women, we will always support you, Cde Chair,โ Munzverengwi said.
ZANU PF Mashonaland East Secretary for Administration, Felix Mhona, praised President Mnangagwaโs leadership, highlighting the impressive development taking place under his guidance. โWe must continue supporting the President,โ Mhona said. โHe has brought development to every part of Zimbabwe, and we must rally behind him to ensure the success of Vision 2030.โ
-Herald
