‘Zanu-PF has only one master’

Walter Nyamukondiwa Chinhoyi Bureau
Zanu-PF should remain united and focused more on developmental issues as guided by the ZimAsset economic blueprint under the able stewardship of President Mugabe, Secretary for Administration Dr Ignatius Chombo (pictured right) has said.

Addressing thousands of people at victory celebrations for Hurungwe West legislator Cde Keith Guzah at Kaspikiri Business Centre in Hurungwe at the weekend, Dr Chombo said the party should pull in one direction.

“As Zanu-PF we should sing the same song, from the same hymn book, with the same tune and led by the same choir- master.

“We do not want many choirmasters because some create discord while others cannot sing altogether,” said Dr Chombo.

“Let us have unity in the party. Let us work together in the party and have unity of purpose.

“We have one leader who is President Mugabe.”

The secretary for administration said Zanu-PF does not need many “side theatres” which distract it from its goals.

He said Zanu-PF and its members should focus on development issues guided by the Zim-Asset blueprint.

Zanu-PF has been embroiled in factional fights that have seen members focusing on outdoing each other.

Dr Chombo dismissed the Dr Joice Mujuru-led Zimbabwe People First party as a hotchpotch of “rejected politicians”.

“Zimbabwe People First is a grouping of rejected politicians who need somewhere to while up time.

“They are inconsequential to Zanu-PF. As party members you should know that the party is there and it is strong,” said Dr Chombo.

He thanked the people of Hurungwe West constituency for their loyalty when they voted for Cde Guzah.

Cde Guzah defeated expelled former Zanu-PF member Mr Temba Mliswa.

Cde Guzah said Zanu-PF is bigger than any individual and people should toe the party line.

“If I deviate from the ideals of the party you as members should not follow me.

“Do not follow an individual but the party. Temba Mliswa had lost direction and had to be expelled from the party,” said Cde Guzah.

Mashonaland West provincial chairman Cde Ephraim Chengeta reiterated Cde Guzah’s call.

“Zanu-PF is a strong party with a strong President. Whoever leaves Zanu-PF would have fast tracked their end politically.”

The celebrations were attended by thousands of people including Hurungwe East legislator Cde Sarah Mahoka.