Tagwirei Enters into Politics, Starts from Central Committee

By Dr Masimba Mavaza

THE Zanu PF Harare provincial executive has recommended the co-option of businessman Cde Kudakwashe Tagwirei into the ruling party’s Central Committee. This is catapulting cde Elder Tagwirei from grassroots straight to the Central Committee. There is a serious fear that this move is a direct disregard of the Central Committee selection. Besides the ten to be appointed by the President Central Committee members are elected not coopted.
The Central Committee is the principal organ of Congress which acts on its behalf when it is not in session. Among other things, it implements all policies, resolutions, directives, decisions and programmes enunciated by Congress. This calls for the members to be blessed with knowledge and not with money.
Cde Tagwirei is one of Zimbabwe’s most prominent businesspersons with interests in several sectors, including energy, mining, transport, construction agriculture and ZANU PF.
It is important that we understand how one becomes a ZANU PF Central Committee member. Becoming a ZANU PF Central Committee member involves a combination of party loyalty, leadership, and strategic connections. The first requirement is that one must be a member of ZANU PF, which requires adherence to the party’s principles, values, and constitution. It is not enough to be just a member of ZANU PF, you must be seriously involved at a Provincial level. Active participation in provincial party structures, such as attending meetings and taking on leadership roles, can increase your visibility and credibility within the party. This should illuminate your leadership skills which are shown through leadership qualities. It is again a key element to be holding leadership positions within the party, such as chairman or secretary, can demonstrate your capabilities and commitment to the party’s goals. Passage to the Central Committee must never be cleared by money. Constitutionally one needs to be recommended by his provincial executive or other senior party members, highlighting your contributions, loyalty, and potential value to the Central Committee. It is that commitment which drives the recommendation to the Central committee. Central Committee members may be Coopted by national leadership and not provincial leadership. This may be done after considering your expertise, influence, and dedication to the party’s objectives.

Cde Elder Tagwirei becomes one of the notable individuals who have become Central Committee members by co-option.
Tagwirei is a prominent businessman with strong ties to the party, who has been recommended for co-option by the Harare provincial executive.
Cde Kudakwashe Tagwirei is the owner of the petroleum giant, Sakunda Holdings Group. His appetite for business is witnessed by his presence in each and every enterprise in Zimbabwe. He has covered all key sectors of the economy.
Cde Tagwirei is a party member in the Harare Metropolitan Province. He is a well-known business strategist, whose progressive business leadership is expected to bring immense value to the party.
Cde Tagwirei is “an indispensable force, destined to spearhead a new era of economic prosperity for the party and the country.
The recommendation will be submitted to the party’s Secretary General Dr Obert Mpofu stating that this is the recommendation from Harare Province,”
Many people are strongly believing that cde Tagwirei has no limit and has set his eyes on the presidency of the party and nation.