The statement comes after a number of MDC members and
senior officials defecting to Zanu PF in droves.
Recently, former senior opposition MDC officials Senator
James Makore and ex-national spokesperson Mr Obert Gutu jumped ship and joined
Zanu PF.
Prior to the pair’s defection, former MDC Masvingo Urban
legislator Cde Tongai Matutu had also abandoned the opposition to join Zanu PF,
together with MDC deputy treasurer Cde Lilian Timveos and Cde Blessing Chebundo
the ex-opposition legislator for Kwekwe Central.
In an interview, Dr Mpofu said those who are defecting to
Zanu PF are not only volunteering to come back home to the cradle of the
national revolution, but they followed the cardinal rules of discipline which
are required for one to be worth being a member.
The former MDC members cited displeasure at the party
leadership, which they said lacked clear empowerment strategies. They accused
the leaders of concentrating on empowering themselves and dividing the party.
Dr Mpofu said Zimbabweans should brace for a massive exodus
from the opposition. “In fact, people must be ready for a massive exodus from
the opposition.
“We have been approached by individuals from all sections
of the opposition who are disgruntled. In no time, you will be shocked with the
numbers of many who will come to the altar of the revolution,” said Dr Mpofu.
This political soul-winning crusade, Dr Mpofu said, has
also seen low-ranking members of the opposition conforming to the Zanu PF party
line and protocol as members.
Asked about the party’s position if there are any chances
for some G40 members expelled for trying to take over State authority taking
advantage of former President Mugabe’s old age to be admitted to the party, Dr
Mpofu said the door is still open for anyone interested.
“We have not shut the door for anyone interested in being
part of the revolutionary train. The party just requires our deportees from the
political oblivion to stand the test of loyalty and discipline to be welcome
back to the mother party, Zanu PF.
“His Excellency President Mnangagwa who is the First The
Secretary of the party has made it clear that Zanu PF is too big, a pocket with
the capacity to “pocket us” all as long as we are loyal to the creed of the
struggle and it’s a true meaning to our patriotic existentiality. The door is
wide open,” said Dr Mpofu. Herald
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