By Fanuel Chinowaita- MDC Youth Assembly National Secretary for the Disabled Muslin Hwiza has accused the Zanu pf run government of failure to fulfil the needs of the disabled in the country.
Hwiza blasted Zanu Pf of being masters of “empty promises” most of which are given towards election time.
“Zanu pf have failed to maintain the needs for the disabled, it promised to offer good services to the institutions that we thought would take us far such as Jairos Jiri, St Giles, the hospitals, Schools, Roads ,toilets etc.
“It promised to offer good services but nothing has improved, even the taxes the government is getting for the disabled, it is used for other purposes which are not for us”, said Hwiza.
The Secretary for the disabled also said that the government had failed in ensuring that the disabled get befitting infrastructure
She said:
“Even most buildings in the country have got stairs and no access for those who are on wheelchairs, are visually impaired and those who limp.”
Hwiza vowed to fight for the disabled people in the country. She urged other disabled people to stop supporting the current government which she said always looked down upon them. She urged them to support MDC which she said had disabled people at heart.
“Disabled people’s rights are suppressed, I therefore want to raise a voice for the disabled.
“I have hope and therefore I urge my fellow disabled friends that new government in waiting, of MDC will not only improve but change our lives. It will be sweet.”
Further more, MDC Youth Assembly National Secretary for the disabled has urged other disabled to be strong and be able to fight for what rightfully belongs to them. She said they must be also very active in politics because it is their constitutional right also.
Muslim also encouraged other disabled people to stop just crying and do some projects which gives them money.
“My advise is don’t be sympathy seekers but be bold and stand for your rights. Let’s all show our other side of life and also participate in politics.
“Ndakakura ndichinzi politics is dirty but its us people and those greedy people who makes it dirty. When I first joined politics was scared and worried on how I was going to do it. So I asked God to help me and he is still doing so it was tough I don’t want to lie but you should be committed and listen to other people’s advices.
“Let’s engage ourselves in projects, fulfilling our dreams wake up and smell the coffee, think from outside the box not from inside the box.
“Simplicity makes you whole and humility pays. I pledge, wish , fight for our right as the disabled.
“Disability is not inability you and me can make it. We can change someone’s life through endurance”, said Muslin Hwiza.