It is in bad taste to use people living with disabilities as props in political theatre. The objective of this publicity stunt was to project the president and his wife as caring and benevolent but instead it betrays the policy failings of his government. 1/4

Where is social welfare? When was the last time they checked up on this man and others? What policy has govt put in place to ensure people in similar circumstances are not on the streets? A caring government intervenes through policy and deploys resources. 2/4

As a matter of policy, all government buildings and facilities such as police stations, hospitals, clinics, schools, and universities must be accessible to people living with disabilities while braille and sign language must be standard offerings in govt communication 3/4

Govt is in the process of acquiring Zupco buses. They have not even bothered to require the buses to be wheelchair friendly. The transport system must be accessible to people living with disability and it takes serious policy to achieve this. 4/4