Zim GBC News | Political Correspondent
A direct and detailed public appeal has been made to President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s advisors, urging a fundamental shift in the President’s public engagement strategy.
The appeal, penned by Ndaba M Nhuku in an open letter circulated on social media, calls for the Head of State to swap staged events for spontaneous, grassroots interactions with ordinary citizens.
“I would be happy to see the President escorted around knocking unexpectedly and randomly at Harare residents’ doors and houses and asking them about daily life; accessibility of water, electricity, clinics and hospitals, schools their kids attend,” Nhuku wrote.
The letter suggests a campaign of surprise visits to government hospitals, clinics, schools, market stalls, and communal water points. Nhuku argues that such unscripted engagement would be more effective presidential communication than current practices.
“Please be advised that daily giving out cars to anyone for any reason is very unpresidential. That should be left to Chivhayo and gang,” the letter states, in a pointed critique of high-profile vehicle donations.
“The President has very serious issues to deal with that affect the whole country and not a few chosen individuals.”
Nhuku contends that direct, unexpected engagement would market the President as a “listening and down to earth concerned leader,” whereas the “social media stunts” of car handouts risk damaging his stature.
The appeal concludes with a notable political proposition:
“If the President comes out of these places and leaves with a smile and his sense of humour, I will campaign for his 3rd term.”
The letter, signed off with “Ndatenda Hangu” (Thank you), highlights a growing public discourse on the nature of political outreach and the visibility of leaders amidst a challenging socio-economic environment.
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