‘I No Longer Enjoy Being Surrounded By Over 100 Security Men’

One man’s meat they say, is another man’s poison, the same way that what many desire for fulfilment is a put-off for others.

Or how else do you rationalise the statement – “I No Longer Enjoy Being Surrounded By Over 100 Security Men”, as declared by Emmerson Mnangagwa, president of Zimbabwe, in his assertion that he no longer enjoyed public office.

A report in The Zimbabwean Mail credits the president as stating this while addressing businesspeople at the official opening of the Highlands Park Shopping Mall in Highlands, Harare.

The facility was constructed by Telecel Africa, Mnangagwa, the medium said.

‘I No Longer Enjoy Being Surrounded By Over 100 Security Men’

“I have not been in a village walk or to take a walk for some time because I am surrounded by over 100 security details.

“I don’t know even how to use a swipe card. I even sent my nephew to swipe for me and he had to ask me to give him my PIN code,” he said.

The shopping mall has retail shops and medical centres, among other entities, the medium reports, adding that Mnangagwa addressed another crowd in Manyame, after commissioning the Mount Meru Millers Zimbabwe edible oil refinery plant.

Addressing the crowd, Mnangagwa narrated what he described as achievements by his government in Mashonaland East, urging villagers to ensure they vote for the ruling Zanu-PF party in next year’s polls.

“I am honoured to be back here in Mashonaland East to officially commission the Edible Oil Refinery Plant valued at US$20 million.

‘I No Longer Enjoy Being Surrounded By Over 100 Security Men’

“Today’s visit follows the recent commissioning of the Central Registry e-passport office in Murehwa, as well as Radnor Mine in Mukuya, Mudzi district.

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“To date, other notable projects have been completed under the second republic such as Muchekeranwa Dam, Mutoko Royal Fruit and Vegetables Processing Plant, along with road, health and education infrastructure across the various districts of the country,” Mnangagwa said.