“Section 208(3) of the Constitution: “members of the security services must not be members of any political party or organisation.”
Section 208(4) of the Constitution: “members of the security services must not engage in any partisan political activity.”” (Open Parly Zimbabwe, 30.10.2023).
The appointment of “Cde Gwenzi”, General, Phillip Valerio Sibanda, as an Ex Officio Member of the Politburo. Is just a reflection of the government and the ruling party in Harare. That the ZANU-PF isn’t considering the implications or the Constitution for that matter. There is only Presidential Decrees and his Presidential Orders. The rest is history.
I am not shocked at this point, that a military officer has a high ranking official or a party of ZANU-PF. Well, it wasn’t that long ago that Gen. Christiano Chiwenga was both Vice-President and Minister of Health. Currently his the incumbent Vice-President and kept that role after the ouster of Mugabe.
That’s why the appointment of General Sibanda or Comrade Gwenzi isn’t out of nowhere. No, it just more of the same. There was already a General in the Cabinet and his the Vice-President. The ones calling it unconstitutional, well, that is possibly true… and I have shown you the important sections of it. However, does that matter?
Because Gen. Chiwenga isn’t in question and his partisan in politics. His been so for years now and Gen. Sibanda will only follow his legacy. These two are just one of plenty in this regard. When President Mnangagwa took over power. I remember more army commanders and such got high ranking official duties, which wasn’t in military nature. Alas, that is the problem here and we can see how this just continues.
That’s because Mnangagwa needs the army and loyal army commanders on his side. It is important for him to have them on his side and give them perks. In such a fashion that they want him in office and willing to fight for him. That’s why he does this and also shows loyalty to armed forces.
Comrade Gwenzi will not feel a sting or a thing. This here will eventually die down and be forgotten actually. Just like the scandals of Kembo Mohadi, which has returned to office after a sex-scandal in the previous term. That’s how these people operate.
When we have seen Gen. Chiwenga for years. He violated the Constitution by being there and being appointed. Even if it was part of deal with Mnangagwa. That doesn’t matter, because the law of the land should affect him and his ally. However, we know how the story goes and the law isn’t subjected to these people. That is only for the poorer class or the dissidents. Peace.
MinBane 