Charlton Hwende Praises Mnangagwa After Surprise Visit to Parliament
Opposition politician Charlton Hwende has publicly praised President Emmerson Mnangagwa after he made a rare, unannounced appearance at Parliament during a Question and Answer session on Wednesday, 9 July 2025.
Typically, the President only attends Parliament for major events like the State of the Nation Address or official openings. But this time, Mnangagwa surprised lawmakers by showing up during a routine session of the National Assembly.
Hwende Praises President for Breaking Tradition
Hwende took to X (formerly Twitter) to commend the move, saying it marked the third time Mnangagwa had attended Parliament outside formal occasions. He added that the next step should be allowing the President to answer questions directly from MPs.
The post read:
“Mugabe never attended Parliament outside the official opening ceremonies. This is the 3rd time that President ED has come to Parliament outside the official opening ceremonies. Next time, we must have the President during questioning time responding to our questions 
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Mugabe never attended Parliament outside the official opening ceremonies. This is the 3rd time that President ED has come to Parliament outside the official opening ceremonies. Next time we must have the President during questioning time responding to our questions
— Chalton Hwende MP Chairperson Public Accounts (@hwendec) July 9, 2025
Zimbos React After Charlton Hwende Praises Mnangagwa
However, the praise didn’t go down well with many Zimbabweans online. Some accused Hwende of celebrating basic expectations, while others urged Parliament to go further and push for legislation that would compel the President to participate in question sessions.
Here are some of the reactions:
@CNedzevamwe:
What’s there to praise asi? Is he not supposed to do that? It’s like praising a father for being a father and playing roles he should play as a father.
@munapoano:
What’s key is answering questions. That’s progressive. As parliament, you should push to have laws that compel the president to come to such sessions.
@GeorgeKasiyand1:
Ana Hwende, of what value to the general citizenry are you there for? Just get those few $$$ you are in there for and shut the f***k up. You are the biggest problem, you guys.
@Pana29737807:
That’s why Mugabe killed this nation coz aisa rova hands-on management president must monitor zvikuitwa ukoo not kuwera muchiita tunharo tusina progress twenyu twechi nherera tuya modya moenda kumba.
@Am_a_Blessing:
Apart from the comparison, what is he actually supposed to do? Start there. Just because the bar was set low doesn’t make it ok. You are better than that.
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