By Correspondent
Rev. Obadiah Musindo, President of Destiny for Afrika Network, has launched a scathing attack on what he describes as a campaign of “madness” orchestrated by individuals paid to disseminate false information about President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Musindo expressed deep concern over the proliferation of fake news, particularly within certain segments of the journalistic community.
“There are people with madness out there,” Musindo stated, highlighting the alleged practice of journalists being financially incentivized to fabricate stories aimed at tarnishing the President’s reputation. He emphasized the need for vigilance against this “madness,” which he believes has found a platform to spread falsehoods. Using the Shona proverb, “Benzi ranhonga pito,” meaning “a mad person has found a whistle,” he suggested that unqualified individuals are masquerading as journalists.
Musindo questioned the permissiveness that allows such individuals to operate, noting the prevalence of “fake journalists writing fake news outside.” He described their reporting as stemming from “pure madness,” citing instances of stories being concocted in pubs and nightclubs. He further pointed out the irony of individuals with limited resources—those who cannot afford newspapers, DSTv, or internet data—writing about national affairs, relying on hearsay from public spaces.
He accused the President’s adversaries of desperation, alleging that they are driven by a hunger for power and a desire to discredit Mnangagwa. Musindo claimed that these individuals, whom he identified as G40 members seeking revenge, are employing “all sorts of tricks” to damage the President’s image. He cited accusations of sickness, dementia, and physical frailty as examples of their fabricated narratives.
Musindo stressed that these false claims often contradict the President’s public engagements, where he is seen actively participating in national functions. He criticized the reliance on “cheap social media information” by the public and called for the government to proactively disseminate accurate information about the President’s activities.
He urged the Ministry of Information and party organs to publicize Mnangagwa’s engagements to counter the spread of misinformation. As evidence of the President’s vitality, Musindo cited his recent visit to Kwekwe, where he toured a silo industry, demonstrating his “active, lively, and energetic” demeanor.
“In short, I am saying the President is physically, mentally, and spiritually fit,” Musindo declared, asserting that lies will not alter reality. He emphasized Mnangagwa’s tireless work ethic, highlighting his commitment to government business, and dismissed the fabricated stories as futile attempts to undermine the President’s leadership.
