Online Reporter
Walter Nyamukondiwa
Mashonaland West Bureau Chief
ZANU PF has embarked on a wholesale review of its constitution to align the party’s founding document with recent amendments to the national Constitution.
The proposed changes are expected to be tabled at the ruling party’s National People’s Conference in Chinhoyi next month.
The review, which is being undertaken by the party’s Legal Standing Committee with technical assistance from Government departments, including the Attorney-General’s Office, is also intended to simplify the party’s constitution so that it can be easily understood by ordinary
members.
ZANU PF Secretary for Legal Affairs Cde Ziyambi Ziyambi, who is also Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister, said today the review was being undertaken following a resolution by the party membership to align its constitution with changes introduced through Constitution of
Zimbabwe Amendment Act No. 3.
“Review of the ZANU PF constitution was one of the resolutions that the membership made to align it with amendments effected through Constitution Amendment Number 3,” Cde Ziyambi said.
“We have started the process, and we have a Legal Standing Committee which has been working on the adjustments this past week. We are reviewing our constitution to be aligned to the National Constitution.”
He said the proposed amendments would be presented to the conference for consideration and possible adoption in accordance with the party’s constitutional procedures.
“We have done a wholesome review of the constitution so that it is easy to understand for ordinary members and not just legal minds,” he said.
