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Herald ReporterThe Zanu-PF Politburo yesterday discussed some of the contentious issues in the Copac draft constitution and raised technical concerns that the party wants to be addressed.
By the time of going to Press, the party had gone through the first 10 chapters and was left with eight more that were expected to drag debate.
Sources said the draft constitution was being discussed in an amicable manner, with no major differences and objections raised on the first chapters.
“We have gone through some of the contentious issues and agreed on the technical issues that need some attention,” said a Politburo member.
The sources said the technical issues revolved around some of the major topics contained in the draft constitution.
The meeting started around 1pm.
The Politburo was discussing the draft constitution section by section, with the members being accorded a chance to air their views for possible amendments.
The purpose of the review was meant to find out if the party agrees with the provisions of the draft constitution.
Some of the contentious issues in the draft constitution include devolution of power, executive powers, citizenship, death penalty and homosexuality.
Copac produced the draft constitution only this week after missing the deadline by almost two years.
Members of the select committee were criticised for taking long to produce the new charter.
They were accused of delaying coming up with the new constitution for them to continue enjoying the huge allowances they received from the donors.
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