‘Zanu PF’s Elders Council shows inclusivity’

THE setting up of a 10-member Council of Elders by Zanu PF proves the inclusive nature of the party, analysts have said.

At its congress last week, Zanu PF announced the new council that will advise the party, in a move that observers said was a masterstroke that will add more value to the party.

Researcher Alex Munyonga said the setting up of the Council of Elders was a well reflected decision aimed at bolstering team work and synchronise party energies towards a rhythm of success for the party.

The development, Mr Munyonga said, was a testimony that no one was being left behind in the party.

“Instead of jostling and fighting for positions, it is prudent that each member be content with the position accorded them to maintain the party momentum from that angle,” he said.

“The philosophy is to place each member where they can perform best. Individualism and selfish attitudes have no place when it comes to party and nation building.

“Where more energy and mobility is needed, the young and energetic are tasked. Where experience and wisdom is called for then the elders come in. From an African point of view, age is a crucial ingredient for decision making and cementing of constructive ideas.”

Researcher and analyst Mrs Angeline Tariro Zivanai said African elders were a treasured repositories of knowledge.

“The elders have tried and tested knowledge,” he said.