ZANU PF has urged its members to stop attacking each other publicly, warning that continued infighting both at rallies and on social media, is damaging the party’s image and undermining its core values.
The call was made on Tuesday by the ruling party’s Secretary for Security, Lovemore Matuke, in a strongly worded statement addressing rising tensions within party structures.
“We are deeply concerned by the disturbing developments we are witnessing within our party, where senior leaders and ordinary members alike are openly attacking one another at public rallies and across social media platforms,” he said.
Matuke said such conduct goes against the values and traditions that have sustained the party for decades.
He noted that ZANU PF was built on unity, respect and collective responsibility, principles that have shaped its resilience and its role in national development.
“Our party has always been a home for all Zimbabweans who believe in the ideals of the liberation struggle. Everyone is welcome, but with belonging comes responsibility.
“Families do not insult one another in public, nor do they tear each other apart before the world. We must learn again to speak with one voice, to listen to one another with patience and to resolve our differences with dignity,” he said.
He urged members to avoid taking internal disagreements to public platforms.
“When we take our internal disagreements to rallies, newspapers and social media, we do more harm than we realise. We weaken the party we love and give comfort to those who wish to see us divided.
“Our party has strong structures and trusted elders for a reason so by doing so respect must guide our words and actions,” Matuke said.
He also called on leaders to set the tone for discipline and unity, and for ordinary members to feel valued within the party.
Matuke further urged members to rally behind President Emmerson Mnangagwa as the country pursues its development goals.
“We are walking together behind President Emmerson Mnangagwa as he works to improve the lives of our people and realise the promise of Vision 2030. We cannot afford to be distracted by personal quarrels and small fights when the future of Zimbabwe demands our full attention,” he said.
The appeal for unity comes as the Second Republic continues to roll out empowerment initiatives and infrastructure development projects aimed at transforming Zimbabwe into an upper-middle-income society by 2030.
