President Emerson Mnangagwa’s ally Owen “Mudha” Ncube has implored civil servants to vote for ZANU PF to reciprocate the ruling party’s “outstanding leadership and unparalleled commitment.”
Addressing members of the ZANU PF affiliate group, Teachers for Economic Development (Teachers4ED), in Kwekwe on Saturday, ‘Mudha’ who is the ruling party’s Midlands provincial secretary for security said Mnangagwa’s re-election bid hinged on support from civil servants.
“The second republic values your (civil servants) contribution to the nation in all sectors of the economy,” Ncube said.
He also said civil servants are torch bearers and government is working tirelessly to solve the plight of teachers.
“You bring light to our communities in terms of education. Let me assure you that government is doing everything in its power to address the plight and concerns of our civil servants.”
Ncube also applauded President Mnangagwa for his good leadership.
“He is a visionary leader who has transformed Zimbabwe within a very short space of time and he is a man of action with a vision even beyond 2030,” Ncube said.
Over the years, Zanu PF has promised salary increases among other benefits to civil servants whenever the country prepares for general elections.
Critics, however, argue that the promises are not fulfilled hence government employees continue to earn slave wages.
Civil servants, especially teachers, have been demanding better working conditions and US dollar salaries for some years.
