Special Message to Fidelis Fengu
By R.G Mabhaudi
On the 7th of January a few years ago , God blessed a young baby Fidelis Fengu with the gift of life. Last week Thursday being the 7th of January a few years later Fidelis Fengu celebrates yet another year that he has seen by God’s grace.
The story of Fidelis Fengu is a story known to many, he has been a controversial figure and one of the most talked about personalities on social media. To us in the disability movement Fidelis Fengu has been a crucial team player. He has worked well with others in ensuring that young people with disabilities have a voice that is loud and clear in the corridors of power.
While Fidelis Fengu may have been or allegedly been involved in some scandalous activities, we condemn any acts of dishonesty and while we understand that the economic situation in Zimbabwe is tough and might push other young people to engage in unsavory behaviour, we urge the young people of Zimbabwe to remain principled and to seek the Lord first even in these harsh economic times.
Dishonest gains, corruption and other acts of little integrity will ruin our nation and our future. We are glad that our brother and comrade Fidelis Fengu has since confessed his sins and repented. Others may still want to crucify him but we stand with him and forgive him of his wrongs just like Jesus urged us to forgive. Encouraging him to never conform to this world but to put on his new self and stand as a light for others.
It takes a humble and a strong character to accept your guilt, confess and seek forgiveness and I applaud Cde Fengu. This week as you celebrate your birthday we cherish your support and fight towards the empowerment of young people with disabilities.
In my capacity as Chairman of both the Special Youth Advisory Board on Empowerment and the Steering Committee on Disability under the Office of the President and Cabinet’s Disability desk I wish you a happy birthday, and urge you to continue growing in wisdom and integrity that other young people may be inspired by your story.
Yours Truly
Cde. R. G. Mabhaudhi
Chairman
Steering Committee on Disability under the Office of the President and Cabinet’s Disability Desk.
Special Youth Advisory Board on Empowerment and also Former Special Interest Councillor representing Persons with Disabilities in Harare