Zanu PF does not see gaining a two-thirds majority in
Parliament as a priority, although this is possible with multiple by-elections
in opposition seats triggered by the opposition party tearing itself apart and
recalling elected legislators, but wants to focus on improving the lives of the
people.
Zanu-PF’s appeal to CCC comes just a few days before
another set of by-elections scheduled for February 3, meant to fill the
vacancies created by the second batch of recalls of CCC legislators on November
10 last year.
Speaking during a press conference held at the Zanu PF
headquarters yesterday, Zanu PF national spokesperson Ambassador Christopher
Mutsvangwa said there was absolutely no appetite for willy-nilly changing the
Constitution of Zimbabwe.
“ZANU PF, in concert with the CCC, then the MDC, wrote the
Zimbabwe Constitution. We took it to the electorate of Zimbabwe, and a
referendum passed it.
“We are just being made to respond to the constitution
because certain provisions say that if there is a recall, you go for elections.
Please triple-C close ranks, love each other, stabilise the electoral landscape
map, and spare us elections; we don’t need two-thirds at all,” he said.
Ambassador Mutsvangwa said Zanu PF was satisfied with the
strong absolute majority they won in August last year. “We are happy with that,
so we don’t ascribe to causation from the opposition, which then occasions
elections that we had not planned for and then you ascribe a malicious motive
to us.
“So your issue of a two-thirds majority is not an ambition
for Zanu-PF. Look, if the other party continues to commit hara-kiri, ,self
disembowlment and then they are foisting us on an election, then if we end up
with two-thirds, it is fortuitous. It was never our intent because the cause is
coming from the other side, not from our side.”
“What is happening is happening in the CCC, and to us, the
outcome is fortuitous. It was never wished for, definitely never desired, and
never willed.”
Ambassador Mutsvangwa said Zanu PF was now focusing on
urban renewal afterafter years of failed policies from opposition-run councils.
“The past two decades have shown us what the MDC and CCC
are capable of doing to run down services. If they can’t manage a town house
what about the whole nation. This is why there is Operation Chenesa Harare
which will go to other areas. As ZANU PF we are prepared to develop the urban
settlements,” he said.
Ambassador Mutsvangwa also stressed that the ruling party
was now prioritising increased trade and cooperation with its neighbors.
“The focus is on increasing investments. The ZANU PF policy
thrust is to increase economic activity and has done so. Expansion is on other
areas like construction of terminals at Beira to boost trade with Mozambique.”
Ambassador Mutsvangwa applauded South Africa’s condemnation
of the recent Gaza attacks, and congratulated the African National Congress on
its 112th anniversary.
“We are proud of South Africa whose stance is against
genocides in Gaza. They have raised the global conscience in solidarity with
the people of Palestine. We also take this opportunity to congratulate the ANC
which will be celebrating its 112th anniversary on Saturday. The President Cde
ED Mnangagwa will send his message to the party that has contributed to
national consciousness,” he said. Herald
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