Former legislator Dexter Nduna has publicly extended his heartfelt apology regarding the misunderstanding surrounding his participation in the University of Zimbabwe Law Class of 2024 graduation ceremony to His Excellency, the President of Zimbabwe, Dr. Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa
Nduna, guided by the Honorable Minister of Defence and National Chairperson of ZANU-PF, Cde Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri, expressed deep regret over his premature celebration during the university’s recent graduation event held on the 13th of September 2024.
The apology, directed to President Mnangagwa in his capacity as the Chancellor of all state universities and Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, comes after it was revealed that Nduna was not on the final list of graduates.
In the letter, Nduna explained that he had been assured by university authorities that his concerns regarding pending modules were being addressed.
This led him to believe that he would be part of the graduation ceremony, a belief reinforced by receiving the graduation attire.
However, it was only after the event that Nduna learned through social media that two of his law modules were still incomplete, thus delaying his official graduation.
“I was happy like everyone that I had indeed graduated until after graduation day, when I was informed through social media that my case was still pending,” Nduna wrote. He acknowledged the need to complete the two outstanding modules to receive a clean transcript and officially graduate from the University of Zimbabwe.
In a gesture of humility, Nduna apologized for the confusion caused and for any negative impact this might have had on the institution’s credibility.
He assured President Mnangagwa that he had already made arrangements to register and write the exams for the outstanding modules in order to complete his law studies.
Nduna also reflected on his background, noting that as a former military officer and a legislator for a decade, he should not have allowed administrative issues or his excitement over completing the program to cloud his judgment.
In conclusion, Nduna humbly requested President Mnangagwa’s forgiveness for his premature celebration, reiterating his commitment to completing his studies and upholding the values associated with the University of Zimbabwe.
The public apology demonstrates Nduna’s commitment to accountability and respect for the institution, and his letter has been seen as a step toward resolving the situation with integrity.
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