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War Vets Bemoan Neglect by ZANU-PF, Mnangagwa
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HARARE – Several war veterans have voiced frustration over what they describe as continued neglect by President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government and the ruling ZANU-PF party, citing poverty, broken promises, and unpaid school fees for their children.
Members of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) from Harare and Manicaland provinces, speaking on condition of anonymity for fear of victimisation, accused War Veterans Minister Monica Mavhunga and ZANU-PF War Veterans League Secretary Douglas Mahiya of failing to address their welfare.
"Our kids have dropped out of schools, including universities. We are living in abject poverty and the President is divorced from existing realities amongst veterans of the liberation struggle," said one war veteran from Harare.
"We have a Minister (Mavhunga) and a Secretary in the ruling party, all whose presence is meaningless in terms of transforming the welfare of genuine war veterans. Our kids have been issued with letters full of excuses regarding tuition fee payments," he added.
Another veteran condemned Mnangagwa's alleged bid to extend his term of office to 2030, saying it was unacceptable given the suffering endured by liberation fighters and their families.
"We have suffered enough, and those calling for a 2030 term extension are mere dreamers. We condemn the creation of dynasties while our welfare and that of our children is ignored," he said.
He claimed that some children of war veterans had graduated from universities but were unable to access their transcripts due to unpaid tuition arrears.
"We are going nowhere with such purported leaders, and that's enough," he said.
The veterans say they will not support any attempts to extend Mnangagwa's presidency beyond 2028 unless their grievances are addressed. They argue that the government must prioritise their welfare before pursuing political ambitions.
Their plight has sparked outrage, with many questioning the government's commitment to those who fought for Zimbabwe’s independence.
When contacted for comment, War Veterans Minister Senator Monica Mavhunga did not respond to questions sent via mobile phone.
ZANU-PF War Veterans League Secretary Douglas Mahiya responded with an audio message stating: "My failure, my failure, please rephrase."
Members of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) from Harare and Manicaland provinces, speaking on condition of anonymity for fear of victimisation, accused War Veterans Minister Monica Mavhunga and ZANU-PF War Veterans League Secretary Douglas Mahiya of failing to address their welfare.
"Our kids have dropped out of schools, including universities. We are living in abject poverty and the President is divorced from existing realities amongst veterans of the liberation struggle," said one war veteran from Harare.
"We have a Minister (Mavhunga) and a Secretary in the ruling party, all whose presence is meaningless in terms of transforming the welfare of genuine war veterans. Our kids have been issued with letters full of excuses regarding tuition fee payments," he added.
Another veteran condemned Mnangagwa's alleged bid to extend his term of office to 2030, saying it was unacceptable given the suffering endured by liberation fighters and their families.
"We have suffered enough, and those calling for a 2030 term extension are mere dreamers. We condemn the creation of dynasties while our welfare and that of our children is ignored," he said.
He claimed that some children of war veterans had graduated from universities but were unable to access their transcripts due to unpaid tuition arrears.
"We are going nowhere with such purported leaders, and that's enough," he said.
The veterans say they will not support any attempts to extend Mnangagwa's presidency beyond 2028 unless their grievances are addressed. They argue that the government must prioritise their welfare before pursuing political ambitions.
Their plight has sparked outrage, with many questioning the government's commitment to those who fought for Zimbabwe’s independence.
When contacted for comment, War Veterans Minister Senator Monica Mavhunga did not respond to questions sent via mobile phone.
ZANU-PF War Veterans League Secretary Douglas Mahiya responded with an audio message stating: "My failure, my failure, please rephrase."
Source - Byo24news
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