Story by Faistars Mukungurutse
THE Indigenous Apostolic sect has endorsed the Constitutional Amendment Number 3 Bill, in a move reflecting broad grassroots participation in the constitutional reform process.
A delegation from various indigenous churches, led by the Johane the Fifth of Africa International Church, on Monday delivered petitions to Parliament in support of the Bill.
The petitions, signed by more than 10,000 congregants, were drawn from across the country’s 10 provinces.
In their submissions, church representatives highlighted what they described as the amendment’s potential benefits, including national stability, policy continuity, and the attainment of an upper-middle-income economy by 2030.
“We came here to submit petitions signed by congregants from across the 10 provinces. We are doing this of our own volition, without coercion or intimidation. We support the current Government and are proud of the efforts being made to ensure the country prospers. CAB 3 is the way to go to ensure national stability,” said Archbishop Dr Andby Makururu, leader of the Johane the Fifth of Africa International Church.
Spokesperson for Ruvheneko rweNyasha Apostolic Church, Mr Tinashe Bhanditi, said the country had witnessed notable progress in infrastructure development.
“We have seen tremendous progress in the development of our nation. The construction and modernisation of road infrastructure, as well as opportunities to improve livelihoods, are among the flagship priorities at the moment,” he said.
Another representative, Mrs Pauline Mbishi of the Jorodhani revaPostori International Church, said constitutional changes could help maintain development momentum.
“Elections disrupt the cycle of development, so by adding two more years it helps ensure continuity of life-changing policies and projects. That is why we support the Constitutional Amendment Number 3 Bill,” she said.
The Bill is expected to be tabled before Parliament for debate after the 18th of this month.
