Deputy Minister of Primary and Secondary Education and Member of Parliament for Mutema-Musikavanhu Constituency, Honourable Angeline Gata, has embarked on an intensive tour of all 25 wards in her constituency this week to rally support and educate the public on the significance of Constitutional Amendment Number 3.
Since the start of the week, Hon. Gata has engaged with district party members, community leaders, elders, and youths in more than ten wards.
The high-paced mobilisation drive, dubbed “Chipinge Supports Amendment Number 3,” aims to break down the legal and governance implications of the proposed amendments for grassroots communities.
“We are taking the message directly to the people because this amendment is about the future stability of our nation, not just politics.” Hon. Gata told enthusiastic party loyalists at a ward meeting yesterday.
The outreach has already led to a significant boost for the party’s structures, with Hon. Gata overseeing the registration of over 200 new members—mostly youths—over the past few days. The exercise has also helped 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 want to be part of this journey to entrench stability,” she said.
During the engagements, Hon. Gata has meticulously educated constituents on the key pillars of the amendment. She explained that the changes are designed to ensure institutional continuity across government departments by harmonising the terms of Parliament, councils, and the Senate. She also emphasised the importance of policy continuity for effective governance and boosting investment confidence, arguing that a longer electoral cycle ensures expertise and reliability in government.
“I am educating our people on the pillars of this amendment—particularly on institutional continuity. We cannot have a revolving door in government every five years if we want to see mega-infrastructure projects through to completion,” she explained.
“This Bill ensures that our development agenda is not disrupted. It allows for the completion of projects that are currently transforming our communities,” added Hon. Gata.
The tour has also served as a platform to counter growing narratives from civil society and opposition groups calling for the amendments to be subjected to a referendum.
Hon. Gata warned residents to be cautious 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,” she cautioned.
“We must not allow a few individuals who do not mean well for this country to derail the progress we are making.”
Hon. Gata is expected to conclude her 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 Mutema-Musikavanhu 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,” Hon. Gata said.
