1/Intervention& opinion of the Church&various other respected authorities is important for Govt engagement. I’d encourage @edmnangagwa to set up a meeting to hear people’s grievances through the Church leaders. We can’t constantly ignore when people are going through a tough time
2/ As a Methodist, he could allow the church to facilitate & preside over such meeting. “The voice of God is the voice of the people” & as a God fearing man. Such meeting is important
3/ Reckless Govt statements are unnecessary at this stage. People are suffering & it must be acknowledged. It’s not a political impasse, but an economic challenge that needs to be addressed. If an economic problem is left to fester it becomes political by its very nature
4/ Govt statements from people with a hidden agenda or on a payroll do not serve the situation or the country well. I’m hopeful @edmnangagwa will correct the position & deal decisively with Hon. Monica Mutsvangwa for such indiscipline & insensitivity
5/ The Church has a right to speak on behalf of the people & engagement is key; appropriate action must be taken.
6/As well as theChurch, I’d go on to urge @edmnangagwa to continue to engage groupings like POLAD, Traditional Leaders&WarVets etc for a more holistic perspective as I’m not confident briefings he currently receives reflect the situation on the ground, they seem more mischievous
