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Zanu PF Chairperson Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri acknowledged on Thursday that the resolution passed at the party’s annual conference in Bulawayo last year, which proposed constitutional amendments to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term until 2030, is being misused by “a few individuals” to create divisions within the party.

During a party briefing at Zanu PF headquarters in Harare, Muchinguri-Kashiri explained that some activists were facing disciplinary action in the provinces due to the manipulation of the “2030” slogan. “Allow me to put the 21st National People’s Conference resolution number one under spotlight. Party leadership has observed, with dismay, the abuse of the resolution and the weaponisation of the ‘2030’ slogan,” she said.

She emphasized that the resolution was a collective decision and should not be hijacked by a few for personal interests. “The resolution is a collective outcome that cannot be monopolised by a few individuals for personal gain and glory. These few individuals are now exploiting the resolution and the 2030 slogan to provoke discord and petty disciplinary cases. This must stop forthwith.”

Muchinguri-Kashiri also reiterated that the resolution had broad support within the party, calling for patience as proper party protocols were followed. “You’re all aware that the resolution was and is supported by everyone hence let us give the requisite party protocol time to process it accordingly,” she added.