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Ivan Zhakata-Herald Correspondent
THE future for Zimbabwe remains bright and the promised land is within reach with President Mnangagwa on the wheel, residents of Harare said yesterday.
With President Mnangagwa winning his second term, residents of the capital city who have received a raw deal from the opposition are confident that their fortunes will change as central Government, under the Second Republic has in the last five years rescued them from thieving councillors from MDC and CCC.
In interviews, residents of Harare said President Mnangagwa’s victory was almost guaranteed considering the developmental projects he undertook to develop the country and improve the lives of people.
Ms Lilian Chireya from Warren Park said she is happy that President Mnangagwa has been re-elected.
“I am happy that President Mnangagwa has been given another chance to lead this country. The people have spoken and we are happy to have a visionary leader,” she said.
Mr Thomas Makoni echoed the same sentiments and said he was happy that President Mnangagwa won the elections.
“I am a well-known Zanu PF member in Warren Park and I am happy that our President has been given a second chance to lead this country. He is a leader with the people at heart and eager to develop his country. Congratulations my President,” he said.
Mr Lawson Chaibva concurred with his counterparts and said President Mnangagwa should be given more time to lead.
Lawson Chaibva
“The people have spoken and this is evidenced in President Mnangagwa’s victory. We are happy and we can’t wait for his inauguration and to celebrate as one nation,” he said.
Ms Annie Muvhiringi said she was also happy that President Mnangagwa won the elections.
Annie Muvhiringi
“Congratulations Mr President. I am very happy that Zanu PF has won and we wish our President the best in his new term,” she said.
Mr Joshua Mapuranga from Zimre Park said he was happy that President Mnangagwa won the elections as he deserved the presidency.
“President Mnangagwa has the people at heart and he listens to their grievances and acts on them. He has done so many things for the people from the provision of clean water through the Presidential borehole scheme to ensuring that the country is food sufficient, thereby preventing hunger and this is commendable.
“I would like to congratulate President Mangagwa for winning the elections and I wish him well in the next five years. May he continue to develop the country and leave a legacy for future generations,” he said.
Mr Tongai Saruchera from Epworth said the President deserved to win the elections as CCC failed dismally to develop the cities while President Mnangagwa was walking the talk.
“The opposition has never done anything to develop this country and we were not sure if they could do anything if they had won the elections. President Mnangagwa has done wonders in the last five years and he needed more time to complete what he has started and to do more. If we look at the roads, the agriculture and the mining sector,” he said.
Mr Soul Sixpence from Whitehouse said he was happy that President Mnangagwa retained the presidency.
“It is not a secret that President Mnangagwa is a great leader, he is doing wonders in the country. I was born and bred in a Zanu PF family so I am so excited that we are carrying on with the party legacy,” he said.
Mrs Jessica Sibanda from Stoneridge said the President needed more time to fulfil his mandate hence his victory was certain.
“The right decision is to give President Mnangagwa more time to finish the projects he started. We have all seen what he is doing from road construction, Pfumvudza and there are no longer fuel queues so he deserved another term and we are happy and fully behind our President.”
Mrs Nunurai Macheza from Cold Comfort said as a staunch supporter of the ruling party she was happy that President Mnangagwa won the elections.
“I am so excited that our President has won the elections. He deserved the victory and I wish him well in his new term,” she said.
Meanwhile the Council for Churches in Africa’s (CCA) also expressed gratitude for the re-election of President Mnangagwa as the supreme leader of Zimbabwe.
CCA founding leader, Archbishop Dr Rocky Moyo said the indigenous churches and other faith-based institutions have spoken through the ballot.
“The President-elect, we join the nation in congratulating your candidature as you assume another term of office,” he said.
“We respect and value the church’s voice and confidence in your leadership skills and qualities, which have ultimately given you another constitutional extension to lead this nation. As indigenous churches, we wish you all the best in your five-year term that the masses have assigned you.
“The churches are also looking forward to the realisation of the other remaining projects which you have initiated, including those that transform generations to come. We have noted great strides which you have made so far and really appreciate your commitment in complimenting the church’s roles in unity, peace and development of their respective communities.”
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