Staff Reporter
FORUS Party has approached the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) with a formal request to reserve the colors blue and white exclusively for its political use, citing the need to protect its visual identity and prevent misrepresentation in the lead-up to future elections.
The application, submitted by party president Manyara Irene Muyenziwa, urges the Commission to enforce provisions under Section 47 of the Electoral Act [Chapter 2:13], which empowers ZEC to regulate and safeguard party symbols, including names, emblems, and colors.
In her correspondence to ZEC Chairperson Justice Priscilla Chigumba, Muyenziwa emphasized that the party’s color scheme is not incidental but foundational to its public image. She warned that if other political organizations were permitted to adopt similar colors, it could compromise voter clarity and undermine the integrity of political messaging.
“As you are aware, party colors play a critical role in public identification, particularly during rallies, campaigns, and other political gatherings. If multiple parties were permitted to adopt identical colors, it could create unnecessary confusion among citizens, dilute the distinctiveness of each party, and potentially expose innocent parties to reputational harm in cases of misconduct or misrepresentation”.
FORUS Party, which was established in 2021, has consistently used blue and white in its branding, campaign materials, and public engagements. The party argues that these colors have become synonymous with its identity and should be shielded from unauthorized use by rival formations.
