Makandiwa Advocates for Return of G40 Members, Deeming Them Harmless

Emmanuel Makandiwa urges President Mnangagwa to allow the return of the G40 faction members, whom he deems harmless. He highlights the plight of exiled leaders such as Walter Mzembi and calls for their reintegration into Zimbabwe. Makandiwa also encourages Zimbabweans abroad to come home, emphasizing the country’s potential for blessings and renewal.

Emmanuel Makandiwa, a prominent cleric, has called upon President Emmerson Mnangagwa to permit the return of G40 faction members, asserting that they pose no threat. Many G40 members, who sought leadership within Zanu PF amid the party’s intense factionalism in 2017, remain in self-imposed exile, fearing repercussions from Mnangagwa’s administration.

Notable figures from G40, such as former cabinet ministers Saviour Kasukuwere, Walter Mzembi, Jonathan Moyo, and Patrick Zhuwawo, fled the country following Mnangagwa’s rise to power. During a recent sermon delivered at his basilica in Chitungwiza, Makandiwa expressed that these former leaders should be allowed safe passage back to Zimbabwe, emphasizing their current lack of power in the political landscape.

Makandiwa specifically praised Walter Mzembi, stating, “You look at Walter Mzembi—he is harmless. He is pure. If they can allow them back into their country, it will be a blessing for your nation. There is nothing wrong with that. No one is powerful besides the power that you give them.” This assertion highlights his belief in the benefit of reintegrating former political figures into the fold.

Previously, notable G40 members faced legal challenges for alleged corruption during Robert Mugabe’s administration, which they claimed were politically motivated persecutions. Makandiwa has also declared that he predicted Mugabe’s downfall and Mnangagwa’s succession, asserting his awareness of political dynamics within Zimbabwe.

Moreover, Makandiwa encouraged Zimbabweans residing abroad to return home, stressing the nation’s potential and blessings. He remarked, “Bring your children who are in the diaspora. They are blessings that have left.” His advocacy reflects his desire for national rejuvenation and economic revival as expatriates come back.

With a history of engaging in Zimbabwean politics, Makandiwa notably invited Mnangagwa to his church in 2023 to publicly endorse him, reinforcing his position as a significant voice in the intersection of faith and politics in Zimbabwe.

In summary, Emmanuel Makandiwa’s appeal for the reintegration of G40 members into Zimbabwe reflects his view that these individuals are no longer harmful to the current regime. His respect for figures like Walter Mzembi illustrates a broader call for reconciliation and healing in the political sphere. Furthermore, his encouragement for Zimbabweans abroad to return signals a hopeful perspective on the nation’s future prosperity.

Original Source: www.newzimbabwe.com