Political Actors Dialogue members want President Mnangagwa to pay attention to them again. The group says government officials have ignored their calls for meetings since the 2023 elections ended. Divine Hove from the Nationalist Alliance Party confirmed they finally met recently after months apart. Leaders expressed anger about being shut out from important conversations with the ruling party. Welcome Shumba attended the gathering along with other small party heads.
Polad formed during 2018 to help different political groups talk with each other. Members claim they helped shape government policies through special committees that advised officials. The economic advisory committee gave suggestions about money matters to top leaders. Political observers question whether the group can make real changes happen across Zimbabwe.
Presidential spokesperson George Charamba promised to tell Mnangagwa about their concerns. Party leaders want regular meetings with the president to discuss national problems. They believe dialogue prevents conflict between competing political groups. Members argue Polad brought stability when it started six years ago.
Polad formed during 2018 to help different political groups talk with each other. Members claim they helped shape government policies through special committees that advised officials. The economic advisory committee gave suggestions about money matters to top leaders. Political observers question whether the group can make real changes happen across Zimbabwe.
Presidential spokesperson George Charamba promised to tell Mnangagwa about their concerns. Party leaders want regular meetings with the president to discuss national problems. They believe dialogue prevents conflict between competing political groups. Members argue Polad brought stability when it started six years ago.