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Joseph Madzimure, Zimpapers Reporter
ZANU-PF will never compromise on its constitution, values, principles, and ideology, but must honour the ultimate price paid by all those who waged the protracted armed liberation struggle and those currently defending it, President Mnangagwa has said.
Speaking at the 385th session of the Politburo at the party headquarters in Harare yesterday, President Mnangagwa, who is the ruling party’s First Secretary, said the Constitution is the bedrock upon which Zanu-PF must continue to build greater resilience and a stronger governmental system for a modern and industrialised economy.
“Zanu-PF must never compromise on its constitution. Values, principles and ideology. The ultimate price paid by all those who waged the protracted armed liberation struggle and those currently defending should be honoured.
“This is the bedrock upon which we must continue to build greater resilience and a stronger governmental system for a modern and industrialised economy,” said the President.
He added that the revolutionary party is ever ready to retain power for the purpose of advancing national aspirations.
“We must never be lethargic in our sacred duty to retain power for the purpose of advancing the aspirations of the people for our great motherland, Zimbabwe.
We owe it to our fallen heroes and heroines, who fought for this country, as well as the Founding Fathers of our party and country, who fought for this country, to deliver. Forward ever, backward never,” emphasised President Mnangagwa.
Ahead of Heroes Day and Defence Forces Day celebrations next month, a historic month set aside to commemorate and honour heroes and heroines who sacrificed their lives for the independence, freedom and democracy which the nation is enjoying today, President Mnangagwa said Zanu-PF is the only party that can be trusted by Zimbabweans.
“Our roots are spreading far and wide in both rural and urban areas, while our ideological solidity is inspiring others beyond our borders.
Our political seeds are sprouting, with a marked increase in grassroots membership across all leagues of the party. There is no room for complacency.
Strengthening the party, sharpening our mobilisation techniques and wholeheartedly serving our people, should be the day-to-day duty of every member,” he said.
As such, President Mnangagwa called upon the party leadership to safeguard, protect, and promote the unique features of Zanu-PF as enunciated in the party constitution.
Yesterday’s Politburo meeting comes on the backdrop of the ruling party’s victory in by-elections that were held over the weekend, where it clinched all seats that were up for grabs.
“We do not take the successes of our party and candidates lightly. We honour the people of our country who continue to trust Zanu-PF with their hopes and aspirations for a more prosperous future.
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