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Joseph Madzimure-Zimpapers Politics Hub
ZANU PF will hold a second round of National Cell Day on June 27 to assess and verify audited cell structures from all provincial party organs.
The exercise is aimed at validating audited cells, with provinces expected to submit cell registers containing members’ names that correspond with polling station records.
ZANU PF Secretary for Security Cde Lovemore Matuke yesterday said provinces failing to provide verifiable cell structures would be subjected to disciplinary hearings.
“This is the second round of the cell verification exercise this year,” he said.
“The first round was held at the end of January, with the aim of verifying our party structures. During the first round, we realised that some provinces did not meet the party’s expectations.
“As a result, the party directed those provinces to audit their cell structures. We are asking the responsible teams to carry out due diligence. Leadership expects the correct cell structures; failure is not an option,” he said.
Cde Matuke said some provinces had been given a second chance to improve on their previous performance.
“If they fail to provide satisfactory cell structures, measures will be taken to ensure that the party is up to the task in its endeavour to come up with proper structures,” he said.
Cde Matuke noted that under Vision 2030, real transformation starts at the cell level, where plans meet people.
On National Cell Day, every party member, from the Presidium and Politburo to the Central Committee, is required to attend the event.
“We will assess our strength and verify whether our members are registered to vote, making this a very important occasion for the party,” said Cde Matuke.
The National Cell Day is designed to focus on a sustained and vigorous membership recruitment exercise while verifying the party’s existing database.
It will also be used to verify existing members, ensuring that they are accurately accounted for and remain active in the party.
The event allows the party to assess its membership base, acknowledge new and continuing members, and honour those who have died.
Under President Mnangagwa’s leadership, the party has experienced significant membership growth, as evidenced by strong victories in most by-elections.
Added Cde Matuke: “We are expecting party members to turn out in their cells as a demonstration that the cells exist and also to give power to the cell leadership so that they know that their positions require them to meet with their members on a regular basis.”
Cell chairpersons have been tasked with setting agendas that address local development needs, including the improvement of clinics and schools, as well as the rehabilitation of feeder roads.
Introduced in 2022, National Cell Day is a key pillar of ZANU PF’s strategy to rejuvenate its mass mobilisation structures.
According to the party’s Constitution, a cell structure is composed of 50 members or more.
