The Herald (Zimbabwe)

No to lip service — Zanu PF

- Joseph Madzimure • Full story: www.herald.co.zw

ZANU has warned its members against lip service support, saying the true meaning of a party supporter is one who is a registered voter and who will vote for President Mnangagwa in the forthcomin­g elections.

This comes as President Mnangagwa has called on every eligible voter to secure national identity cards in their respective constituen­cies and vote for the revolution­ary party.

Civic registrati­on documents such as national identity cards, birth certificat­es, death certificat­es and cattle brands are now free of charge, following an interventi­on by President Mnangagwa.

Over the weekend, was on a ZANU PF voter registrati­on exercise to identify and assist those who have not yet registered to vote, those seeking transfers, and those without national identity documents, as part of its mobilisati­on drive. President Mnangagwa, through party structures, provided free transport to ferry people who were seeking to register to vote and those willing to secure national identity cards.

Addressing supporters at DunZANU PF stan in Goromonzi, District Co-ordinating Committee vice chairman Cde Asani Seremani urged party members to register to vote, equating those who are in the party structures but not registered voters as sell-outs. “You can’t claim to love the party and the President, while you are not a registered voter. Those holding positions in the party from cell to Central Committee, but not yet registered to vote should voluntaril­y cease their positions forthwith.

“We want to move with members who love their party and the President unconditio­nally. People should appreciate the good works of the President in developing the country. He is leaving no one and no place behind. We should thank him by giving a second term this year. He is our sole candidate for the party,” said Cde Seremani.

He said the province is determined to ensure first time voters are registered and give them the necessary orientatio­n on the good works of the President and the revolution­ary party.

“We want to ensure all our members from cell level to Central Committee level are registered voters. We are in a mobilisati­on drive for the party. ZANU PF is a mass party, hence everyone should be a registered voter,” Cde Seremani said.

A number of former CCC members who defected to ZANU PF, including former Marondera mayor Farai Nyandoro were unveiled to party supporters.Cde Nyandoro hailed President Mnangagwa’s work ethic and desire to fulfill the wishes of the people.

“In CCC, members are taught to be violent and revolt against the Government. In ZANU PF people are taught to be patriotic. There is love and unity in ZANU PF, that is what we want in Zimbabwe,” he said.

Cde Nyandoro warned some memCCC bers who are terrorisin­g members ZANU PF in Dunstan, ward 22, Goromonzi South, saying such acts are uncalled for.

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