FORMER Deputy Justice minister, Fortune Chasi has in the past week received an outpouring of sympathy following his dismissal, with many, including MDC-T legislator, Jessie Majome, commending him for the way he executed his duties. NQOBANI NDLOVU STAFF REPORTER
Chasi is among seven ministers that were fired last week by President Robert Mugabe for alleged poor performance, bringing to 15 the number of expelled ministers, as the purging of allies of expelled former Vice-President, Joice Mujuru continued.
Majome said Zimbabwe and constitutional development gained a lot from the expelled Chasi.
“You ran your race well honourable minister,” she wrote on Chasi’s Facebook page.
“You packed a good punch into those months and Zimbabwe in general and constitutional development, in particular are better off from your efforts,” she continued.
“Best wishes in the next leg of your journey.”
Lawyer, Tinoziva Bere said he had been convinced by Chasi’s actions.
“I am sure you remember my skirmishes with you over my criticism of politicians and of your party,” he wrote.
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“I will publicly state that despite our differences, you did convince me, not by words but by actions that there are some in your party and in politics who genuinely care for people and do so much for them in tangible ways.
“As deputy minister you set standards that will outlive our generation. Well done. When your good works and your noble character are reason for their hate, rejoice for you have triumphed.”
Political analyst and scholar, George Shire, who describes himself as a Pan-Africanist, was, however, of the view that Chasi’s sacking alongside others is “a good thing”.
“We should have more frequent Cabinet reshuffles,” he said.
“It will keep everybody on their toes and also work as a training ground for new people.”
