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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>THE controversial bid by a section of the ruling party to push President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his constitutional two terms in office threatened to spoil the Zanu PF conference in Bulawayo as some provinces defied a directive to avoid long slogans by the party leadership.<\/p>\n

Introducing delegates from the provinces, Zanu PF secretary for administration Obert Mpofu advised the provincial chairmen to do a \u201cone up, one down,\u201d in what was construed as a measure to stop the \u201cED2030\u201d chants in vain.<\/p>\n

While other leaders, including Zanu PF Bulawayo provincial chairman Jabulani Sibanda, Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans chairman Cephas Ncube and other affiliates avoided the slogan, Mashonaland Central provincial chairman Kazembe Kazembe opened the floodgates with the slogan.<\/p>\n

The provincial chairmen for Masvingo, Midlands and Manicaland led a raucous set of delegates who followed their slogans with songs calling for Mnangagwa\u2019s term extension.<\/p>\n

It was revealed early this week that the party leadership had dismissed the slogan as unofficial, hence the muted responses to it before the three chairmen and their delegates exploded into a frenzy after the slogans.<\/p>\n

Notable was Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga, who seemingly ignored the slogans when it was chanted although he was participating enthusiastically in other activities.<\/p>\n

As fate could have it, Chiwenga\u2019s speech was blighted by malfunctioning and technical glitches, with a poor sound system disrupting his address, prompting murmurs of frustration from the audience.<\/p>\n

In his address, Mnangagwa berated party districts with defective membership records.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am aware that in some districts, chaotic records of members are deliberate and preferred by those holding party positions to gain favour or advantage over others,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cParty structures are critical for a strong foundation of the revolution. We should guard against infiltration into the structures and ensure they are preserved,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Mnangagwa, however, indicated that the membership was growing, especially in Bulawayo province, but cautioned the party against complacency.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe party should not relax. Greater linkages and business networks across all sectors of the economy, including among entrepreneurs, the youth, and women, must rank high on the party\u2019s work,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Mnangagwa also reiterated his call for members to uphold strict adherence to the party\u2019s constitution and maintain discipline at all levels.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn line with Article 2, section 8 and 9 of the amended constitution, I challenge this 21st national people\u2019s conference to reaffirm our commitment to the party constitution.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis binds all members and must be respected, adhered to and fulfilled by all of us, at every level, without exception.\u201d Mnangagwa said, warning members against the dangers posed by factionalism and opportunism.<\/p>\n

\u201cFurther, the threats posed by indiscipline and political excesses of opportunists should be addressed head-on. In Zanu PF, we toe the correct line of the revolution. There is no room for ideological indecisiveness.<\/p>\n

\u201cAccording to Article 3 section 19, sub-section (1), every member of the party has a duty to be loyal to the party and its leadership.<\/p>\n

\u201cSub-section (6) also obligates us to conduct ourselves honestly and honourably in dealing with the party and the public so that we do not bring the party or its leadership into disrepute and ridicule.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo one will be allowed to derail the party\u2019s people-centred character. Ultimately, us the people must always defend the party.\u201d<\/p>\n

The controversy surrounding the slogans agitating for a term extension for Mnangagwa blighted subsequent meetings held during the week.<\/p>\n

Mnangagwa himself has used different platforms in and outside Zimbabwe to advise people that he was a \u201cconstitutionalist\u201d and would go and rest after his two terms.<\/p>\n

Zanu PF national spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa also confirmed that the issues came up during the central committee meeting at the party\u2019s headquarters in Harare during a Press briefing on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

The issue was triggered by a report by the party\u2019s national commissar Munyaradzi Machacha, who reported gross indiscipline within the party structures.<\/p>\n

The central committee reportedly debated the issue for more than two hours as members demanded answers on the matter.<\/p>\n

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