Harare Mayor Says Residents Should Vote For Competent, Educated Councillors

Outgoing Harare Mayor Councillor, Bernard Manyenyeni has urged the residents of the capital city to elect competent and qualified councillors in the 2018 harmonised elections. Manyenyeni who apologised for leaving the city in such a sorry state announced that he was retiring from active politics. In his last State of the City Address, Manenyenyeni said,

Those seeking mandates from residents must demonstrate their understanding or capacity to understand key issues in council. I had a privilege of sharing insights with prospective councillors across the political divide yesterday (Tuesday). I was not encouraged. They must convince us that they have what it takes to take Harare out of its mess. It is not about just the capacity to secure electoral votes. Being elected does not in itself give one the competence to function effectively as a councillor. Competence comes from a combination of education, training, experience and exposure.

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