Harare Province Vice Chairman and Shadow Member of Parliament for Churu Constituency, Honorable Ephraim Fundukwa, has embarked on an intensive whirlwind tour of the constituency this week to rally support and educate the masses on the significance of Constitution Amendment Number 3.
Since the beginning of the week, Cde Fundukwa has engaged with district party members, community leaders, elders, and youths across multiple wards. The high-paced mobilization drive, dubbed “Churu supports Amendment Number 3,” is aimed at breaking down the legal and governance implications of the proposed amendments to the grassroots.
“We are taking the message directly to the people because this amendment is about the future stability of our nation, not just politics,” said Cde Fundukwa.
Cde Fundukwa’s engagement with the community is seen as a strategic move to align developmental aspirations with the national legislative agenda.
The outreach has already resulted in a significant boost for the party’s structures, with Hon. Fundukwa overseeing the registration of over 200 new members, predominantly youths, in the past few days. The exercise has also been used to rejuvenate cell structures across the constituency.
“We have registered over 200 new members in just a few days, mostly young people. This shows that the youth are paying attention and they want to be part of this journey to entrench stability,” he said.
During the engagements, Hon. Fundukwa has been meticulously educating constituents on the key pillars of the amendment.
He has implored that the changes are designed to ensure institutional continuity across government departments by harmonizing the life of Parliament, councils, and the Senate. Furthermore, he highlighted the importance of policy continuity for government management and boosting investment confidence, arguing that a longer electoral cycle ensures expertise and reliability in governance.
“I am educating our people on the pillars of this amendment, institutional continuity. We cannot have a revolving door in government every five years if we want to see mega-infrastructure projects through to completion.
“This Bill ensures that our development agenda is not disrupted. It allows for the completion of projects that are currently transforming our communities, especially here in Churu where we are working to upgrade facilities and create opportunities,” said Cde Fundukwa.
The tour has also served as a platform to counter growing narratives from civic society and opposition groups who are calling for the amendments to be subjected to a referendum.
Cde Fundukwa warned residents to be wary of these detractors, stating that such calls are designed to hinder progress and stall development across the country.
“Those calling for a referendum are not interested in development; they are interested in political grandstanding that confuses our communities. We must not fall for that trap. “We must not allow a few individuals who do not mean well for this country to derail the progress we are making,” he said.
Cde Fundukwa is expected to conclude his tour of the remaining wards by the end of the week, solidifying the constituency’s stance in support of the Bill.
“The excitement on the ground is overwhelming. The people of Churu understand that Amendment Number 3 is not about individuals, but about solidifying the systems that govern us for a prosperous future.
“To the detractors I say, the people have spoken. They see the vision. Let us not waste time on processes designed to delay the progress and development of our beloved country.”
