Put God first, politicians urged

POLITICAL parties should ensure that peace prevails at all levels before, during and after the harmonised elections set for July 30 this year.

Addressing a community interface held in Chinhoyi last week, the Zimbabwe Christian Alliance project officer, Reverend Shadreck Ncube, said there was need for free and fair elections that guarantee peace in Zimbabwe.

He said the church was praying that politicians put God first in their campaigns.

“It is our prayer and our heartfelt desire that you grab the fear of the Lord whenever you campaign while avoiding hate speech,” he said.

“We need your supporters to hear you pledging for a non-violent campaign and a peaceful election that is going to be credible.

“When you get into that office, may we not remember you because of the violence acts during your campaigning period or the lives that were lost, but may we remember you for the good deeds you would have pursued.”

Rev Ncube said the politicians should leave a legacy of good deeds.

“We do not want politicians who have a legacy killing people or a political legacy of burning people’s houses, or a legacy of promoting prostitution, but a legacy that creates positive history,” he said.

Rev Sithole said the church also expected those seeking political office to ensure that there is improved service delivery in the communities.

“As a Christian alliance, we are saying we need an improved service provision from all of you. We need to make a difference in our communities . . .

“May we remember you for the development issues that you have brought in our communities?”

The meeting was attended by candidates vying for Chinhoyi Constituency from the various political parties.