HARARE - The MDC leadership addressed thousands of party supporters across the country at Real Change rallies last weekend. They made a passionate plea for people to participate in the constitution-making process, which is expected to kick-off on 15 June after months of delays.
They also called for the immediate swearing-in of MDC Treasurer-General, Senator Roy Bennett, as deputy Agriculture minister.
Addressing an estimated 2 000 people in Pumula, Bulawayo on Saturday, Vice-President Thokozani Khupe said the drafting of a people-driven Constitution was part of the MDC roadmap that was mooted in 2006. As a result it is vital for each and every one of you to take part in this process as a people-driven Constitution will bring immense benefits to the country and the people of Zimbabwe, she said.
Khupe accused Zanu (PF) of dragging its feet and said the party was not comfortable with democracy. She warned the people of Bulawayo to be wary of new political parties that were mushrooming – such as Zapu and MDC99. These parties are a creation of Zanu (PF), which is trying to sow division among the people, she said.
Lobengula MP, Samuel Sipepa Nkomo, who is also the Water Resources Development and Management minister, assured the people that water shortages in Bulawayo would soon be a thing of the past, as work on the Zambezi Water Project would resume this week.
Zanu (PF) was trying to use the Zambezi Water Project for personal gains, but this did not work and the people did not benefit. However, this project is now a national project that will directly benefit the people, he said.
Elsewhere across the country, Nelson Chamisa, the national spokesperson was at Chinyayi business centre, Gutu East in Masvingo province. Ignore the intimidation attempts by Zanu (PF) and come out in your large numbers to participate in the writing of a people-driven Constitution as this will empower you, he said. He was accompanied by Masvingo provincial secretary and Masvingo Urban MP, Tongai Matutu.
On Sunday, Chamisa addressed a rally in his constituency, Kuwadzana East. Bennett was acquitted the of trumped-up charges against him, but Zanu (PF) is stalling his appointment as it is personal because of the colour of his skin. He should be sworn-in immediately in order to assist Zanu (PF)s Joseph Made who has failed in resuscitating the agriculture sector, he said.
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