Thread by @TembaMliswa

1/ sundaymail.co.zw/gono-clarifies…

@Wamagaisa This explanation from the one responsible should bring closure to the matter for all concerned. I’m aware many may chose to continue in stubborn ignorance, that’s democracy. As the former @ReserveBankZIM Governor, Gono has explained well

2/ Facts are important. This is information you & others were certainly privy to during your stint in the former PM’s office. You could’ve spoken about it then if you had good intentions instead of waiting years later to act as though it’s some kind of revelation/smear campaign

3/ It was indeed a good programme that should continue to benefit others too who did not previously benefit. Land reform & the supporting programmes are great empowerment initiatives that I support wholeheartedly. It’s critical for Govt to come in to support the farmer

4/Without mechanisation, agric can’t realise its full potential as a sector. You must as citizens all be empowered from the country’s resources so that you can too empower the nation. Those who’ve not taken the opportunities as they arise have regretted, it’s clear; but not late

5/ In Gono’s own words, it was not a loan & beneficiaries were not asked to repay.... That’s key.

6/ However let me pose this to you, if I was to #PayBackTheMoney, it would only be fair of you to reconcile all the hundreds of thousands I’ve poured into community development & social welfare that dates back to even before I became an MP in Hurungwe West.

7/it would include all that’s been contributed to boreholes, the thousands of families I’ve supported with food relief, funerals&educational assistance, the thousands I’ve put to youth development&empowerment @YARDzim2023 the millions of tobacco farmers empowered etc,it’s not all

8/ Don’t be surprised to see it’s you who “owes” me!! I wonder if those beneficiaries of freebie education can say the same from their earnings as a result of freebie education? @Wamagaisa it’s not justification but fact!

9/ But that’s besides the point. The bottom line is that I know many will choose to remain in stubborn denial even when the facts say otherwise, as I said, that’s democracy. Bring bonafide debate to the table not insults & profanities, that’s cheap & immature.

10/ In a way, I thank @Wamagaisa for bringing this up as it’s clear that it was an issue that required clarity. The intelligent debate amongst the chaff & dribble certainly presented some good points worth pursuing.

11/Regardless of all, I remain committed& dedicated to serving the people& upliftment. I remain passionate about community development& empowerment as those whose communities I’ve had the honour to serve in& often beyond may testify to. I’ll not slow down or stop; it’s a calling

12/ #BudiriroKuVanhu #DevelopmentCheteChete

I rest my case......