A vocal supporter of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, CH Mukungunugwa, has stirred debate after lobbying for the erection of a statue of the President in the central business district of Harare.
Posting on his X (formerly Twitter) account, Mukungunugwa wrote:
“Bulawayo has its iconic Father Zimbabwe statue where people take memorable photos. Harare CBD should also have a grand statue of His Excellency President E.D. Mnangagwa!”
He added: “A fitting tribute to his leadership & a new landmark for citizens and visitors to capture proud moments.”
However, the proposal drew sharp criticism from other users on the platform.
Brighton Ramusi responded:
“Majoring on minor issues and minoring on majors. Surely at this juncture, it can’t be our priority as a nation. The state of service delivery, health, education, water – just to mention a few – is what matters most to the povo.”
Another user, identified as Political Harmbiger, posted:
“Mnangagwa is not Harare’s iconic figure. Nelson Chamisa, Morgan Tsvangirai, and Elias Mudzuri are the only people voted resoundingly, which makes them more popular and iconic in Harare. Emmerson Mnangagwa is only popular in Uzumba Maramba Pfungwe, therefore his statue should be in those areas.”
Chikange Chikangsniso added:
“We don’t celebrate living people. Why not first erect that of the Great Robert G. Mugabe?”
The debate reflects growing public scrutiny over symbolic gestures versus pressing national priorities.
Source – Byo24News
