The party President does not have to consult individuals. He consults structures, party organs and the Constitution. And this was duly done. For the record, on the morning of Friday, 17 July 2016, the President spoke to all national leaders, including Vice President Thokozani Khupe, about the appointments he was going to make in line with the directive of the national council.
Contrary to some misguided and mischievous views being peddled on the political market, split opinions do not necessarily mean that an organisation will split. Split opinions are the very essence and oxygen of democracy and they do not amount to a split of the institution.
The appointments of Eng. Elias Mudzuri and Advocate Nelson Chamisa was okayed by a superior organ of the party. Any two or individuals plotting under a tree can never be above the national council of the party, whatever their political station in the party hierarchy.
The two appointments satisfy the Constitution they satisfy the directive of the council and the expectations of ordinary Zimbabweans within and without the party structures who have welcomed the increased number of the President’s lieutenants in the cockpit of the party.
We note a mischievous attempt to brand Tsvangirai as a dictator who does not consult. Contrary to this warped and erroneous view, those who know him well are aware that if the man has any weakness at all, it is that he consults too much; even where such consultations may be necessary. He is a leader who listens to everyone and anyone whatever their station in life.
The national council runs the party between the Congresses and is equally a custodian of the Constitution. It is the Constitution and it cannot break itself.
Luke Tamborinyoka
Presidential Spokesperson and Director of Communications
Movement for democratic Change
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