THE Nationalists Alliance Party (NAP) has revealed that it strongly opposes the plot to extend the presidential term limit, urging the citizens to protect the Constitution of the country.
NAP president Divine Mhambi Hove said this in a statement, which they used to reaffirm their independence following the recent announcement of certain Political Actors Dialogue (POLAD) principals joining the ruling Zanu PF party.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government formed POLAD soon after the 2018 general election, noting that it was designed to promote dialogue among all political parties in Zimbabwe.
“The NAP firmly opposes any agenda to extend the presidential mandate to 2030. We demand the protection of constitutional term limits,” Hove said.
“The NAP remains a strictly independent entity. We were not part of this move [joining Zanu PF] and have no intention of following suit.
“Our commitment to autonomy is rooted in five non-negotiable pillars.”
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He stated that they seek formal redress and economic restoration for communal and rural areas, adding that merging with the establishment would compromise their mission.
“We must remain a watchdog.”
Hove said joining with the ruling would dismantle the checks and balances essential for a functional democracy.
He condemned the “suspicious” distribution of luxury vehicles by the ruling party patrons.
He said: “These resources should be channelled towards critical national infrastructure such as fixing our dilapidated roads, equipping hospitals with medication, and revitalising public services rather than being wasted on political handouts.”
He highlighted that their manifesto offers a superior path forward.
“We must remain a distinct choice to ensure voters have a genuine alternative to the status quo,” Hove said.
“Joining the ruling party would dilute our message and hinder our ability to deliver a vision that prioritises national development over partisan patronage.”