Zanu PF has embarked on a comprehensive review of its constitution to align the party’s founding document with recent amendments to the national Constitution.

The review is being undertaken by the party’s Legal Standing Committee with technical assistance from Government departments, including the Attorney-General’s Office, and is also intended to simplify the party’s constitution so that it can be easily understood by ordinary members.

Zanu PF Secretary for Legal Affairs Ziyambi Ziyambi, who is also Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, said the review was being undertaken following a resolution by the party membership to align its constitution with changes introduced through the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Act.

“The review of the Zanu PF Constitution was one of the resolutions passed by the membership to align it with amendments effected through Constitution Amendment No. 3,” said Ziyambi.

“We have started the process, and our Legal Standing Committee has been working on the adjustments over the past week. We are reviewing our constitution to align it with the National Constitution.”

He said the proposed amendments would be presented at the ruling party’s National People’s Conference in Chinhoyi next month for consideration and possible adoption in accordance with the party’s procedures.

“We have undertaken a comprehensive review of the constitution so that it is easier for ordinary members to understand and not just legal practitioners,” he said.