-everyone has a role in nation building
 Edwin Moyo
Harare- President Mnangagwa has pledged to push good governance and democratic principles in his second term in office.
President Mnangagwa was sworn after garnering 52,6% of votes in the just ended harmonised election beating his closet rival, Nelson Chamisa who got 44%.
“Under my leadership and the new Zanu PF Government, democracy, good governance, the rule of law and the politics of tolerance will be entrenched, in line with the spirit and letter of our sacred national Constitution and laws.
“We make no apologies for entrenching and protecting our unique Zimbabwean values, cultures and norms. In this regard, I challenge you all to remain Zimbabwean and African, in both thoughts and deeds.
“Zimbabwe is a sovereign State and “a friend to all and enemy to none”. Our membership and engagement within SADC, the African Union and United Nations and other countries in the community of nations remain guided by the principles of mutual respect and the sovereign equality of nations, as enshrined in the United Nations Charter.
“The undermining of our national institutions and laws will not be condoned, under whatever guise. No country or group of persons should disregard the sovereign decisions and views of the people of our motherland, Zimbabwe,” he said.
He added that as a country Zimbabweans were never going to be second class citizens in their own country.
“We will never be second class citizens in our own country. We stand ready to welcome those nations who want to work with the new Zanu PF Government to build lasting partnerships to make the world a better place.
“We look forward to joining both traditional and emerging global institutions who accept our hand of friendship.
“The architecture and composition of the United Nations Security Council must be reformed to reflect democracy at a global level as well as the equality of nations. Our country is committed to playing its part for the realisation of global peace and security, anchored on dialogue and the peaceful resolution of conflicts.
“Allow me to commend, you the people of our great motherland, Zimbabwe, for the successful, watershed, peaceful, free, fair, transparent and credible Harmonised General Elections.
“We have shamed our detractors who predicted and clandestinely financed mayhem, expecting the worst from us, before, during and after our polls.” said President Mnangagwa.
President Mnangagwa said every citizen has a role to play in nation building.
“No one else will build our country. No one should ever come from elsewhere to govern our country. We have the primary responsibility to offer supplications and prayers for our country.
“We must do all these ourselves. This is who we are, as the great people of Zimbabwe.” he added.
