daniel chigunwe
Mash Central Bureau
ZANU PF has rallied women in Mashonaland Central to contest for political seats and support each other as the province bids to win all constituencies in the 2023 harmonised elections.
All 18 constituencies were won by male Zanu-PF members in the 2018 elections.
Addressing women at Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE) Chawagona campus, the ruling party’s Women’s League Secretary Cde Mabel Chinomona expressed concern at the lack of female legislators in the province.
“My wish is for women to love each other because our struggle is the same. In this province there is no single constituency won by a woman.
“The largest number of voters are women, but you vote for men from primary elections level.
“President Mnangagwa pledged to support women to take up political positions. Desist from pulling each other down and hating each other. This time choose and support women,” said Cde Chinomona.
The quota system was an indication that women could not lift each other up and having seats reserved for women was an embarrassment.
“There is no opposition in Mash Central, but widespread revolting against each other by women. Go and lure all women in your districts to the party.
“Approach female teachers and all women and ask them what can be done to make things better.”
Cde Chinomona said the country had recorded tremendous development despite illegal sanctions imposed by Western countries.
Women’s League secretary for administration Cde Monica Mutsvangwa said the mandate to Zanu PF’s female leadership was to instil confidence in young women.
“Let us encourage young women to join the party and carry forward our legacy. Let them learn principles and values of the party.
“Let us celebrate each other and love each other. Zimbabwe is a peaceful country, our DCCs must tell people the wonderful things about Zanu PF and President Mnangagwa,” said Cde Mutsvangwa.
She told party members to go back to their respective communities and tell people about milestone developments achieved by President Mnangagwa.
“In other countries, areas destroyed by cyclones are undeveloped, but one-and-a-half years after Cyclone Idai ravaged Chimanimani roads, bridges and houses are back,” she said.
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