Zanu-PF members urged to respect chiefs

ZANU-PF members in Masvingo have been urged to respect traditional leaders and the role they play in communities as the custodians of the country’s cultural norms and values.

Provincial chair Cde Ezra Chadzamira said traditional leaders played a crucial role in making sure there was peace and harmony within rural communities.

He was addressing ZANU-PF members during a provincial coordinating committee (PCC) meeting at Victoria Primary School in Masvingo on Saturday.

Cde Chadzamira urged ruling party young cadres to respect their elders.

“As ZANU-PF, we respect our traditional leaders who are very important people within the communities that we live by virtue of them being the custodians of our cultural values and norms which forms the backbone of a stable nation,” said Cde Chadzamira.

“We must give enough respect to these (traditional) leaders because of the critical role they play in our society.

“However, it is disturbing to note that in some cases the level of respect that we give our traditional leaders is not of the expected level, which creates a wrong impression about the place of traditional leaders within our society,” he said.

Cde Chadzamira urged ruling party youths to be exemplary and disciplined while continuing to toe the party line.

“The revolutionary party has always been preaching strong messages to the young generation on the importance of respecting their elders.

“Furthermore, youths should make wise choices at all levels in order to avoid regrettable decisions in future.”