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Daniel Chigunwe
Herald Correspondent
THE Zimbabwe Indigenous Interdenominational Council of Churches (ZIICC) has called for peace, unity and wisdom as Parliament deliberates on Constitution Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3), urging legislators and citizens to place national interests above partisan considerations.
In a statement, the council said it had dedicated days of prayer towards the ongoing constitutional amendment process, describing it as a critical national undertaking that requires wisdom, calmness and collective responsibility.
ZIICC said it was praying for Members of Parliament to be guided by wisdom and understanding as they debate issues that will shape the country’s governance framework and future development.
“We are praying that God gives Members of Parliament strength, wisdom and unity so they can carry out their duties well and complete their work in time according to His will,” the council said.
It stressed that while divergent views are a natural feature of democratic processes, parliamentary deliberations should be conducted in an atmosphere of peace, mutual respect and national cohesion.
ZIICC urged legislators from across the political divide to approach the debate with courage, integrity and a commitment to serving the people.
The council also appealed to MPs to remain guided by the aspirations of their constituents, noting that the Constitution belongs to the people and that any amendments should seek to strengthen governance, improve service delivery and promote national stability.
“Such debates can bring different views, but we are praying for peace, calm and respect in the nation. Order and respect must guide all discussions in Parliament,” it said.
ZIICC expressed confidence that the constitutional amendment process is intended to strengthen governance structures and support Zimbabwe’s development agenda.
The council said Indigenous Churches across the country would continue praying for the nation and its leaders throughout the parliamentary deliberations while encouraging citizens to remain peaceful, united and constructive in their engagement with national issues.
The statement was jointly signed by ZIICC patron Bishop Dr Nehemiah Mutendi and chairman Apostle Dr Andrew Wutawunashe.
As Parliament continues debating CAB3, the church body’s intervention adds a faith-based voice to growing calls for constructive engagement, national dialogue and peaceful participation in matters that will influence Zimbabwe’s constitutional and democratic future.
