The leader of FRELIMO, Daniel Chapo, has urged party members to uphold ethics and discipline, warning that ignoring misconduct could lead to internal disorder.
Speaking at the closing of a meeting of the party’s Central Committee Verification Committee, Chapo stressed that over its six decades of existence, FRELIMO has maintained its strength by continuously improving itself.
“Whenever we turn a blind eye to indiscipline, we are opening the door to disorder within our ranks,” he said, calling for decisive action to maintain unity and direction within the party.
Chapo emphasized the importance of these internal bodies in safeguarding the party’s political and ideological line, describing them as essential to preserving the organization’s integrity.
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“Without ethics, power degenerates; without discipline, the organization collapses; and without credibility, FRELIMO loses its reason for existing,” he stated.
He urged members to demonstrate firmness, responsibility, competence, and loyalty to the party, reinforcing the need for strong internal governance.
The Mozambican president highlighted that public trust depends on actions rather than words. “Credibility is not proclaimed—it is built,” he said, noting that citizens ultimately judge the party based on its conduct.
Chapo also called for verification committees at all levels to take a more proactive role in identifying and correcting deviations from the party’s ethical principles and values.
Each member, he added, should act as a vigilant guardian of the party’s ideological direction and long-term vision.
