Siwela's home ransacked

Zimbabwe's security agents have been blamed for recently raiding and ransacking the exiled Matabeleland Liberation Organisation (MLO) leader Paul Siwela's home in Bulawayo without a search warrant.

This was revealed by Sakhumuzi Mlala who wrote that the government of Zimbabwe was running scarred and chasing shadows.

"The news on the uncouth ransacking of Siwela's private residence by the State security apparatus without a lawful search warrant only saves to bolster the view that the government is hell bent on keeping Mthwakazi people in bondage forever," he wrote.

"Siwela is the current President of the Matebeleland Liberation Organisation, a political organisation which seeks to restore the Matebeleland Kingdom. The MLO has continually stated that there are five cardinal indices which will determine the successful liberation of Matabeleland. They have chosen not to share these indices with the public, however, they have revealed that what is currently taking place in Zanu PF and the country, that is the in-fighting and the economic callapse, are two examples of the spoken about indices.  If we go by this revelation, which seems absolutely credible,  it therefore means that the people of Matebeleland should brace themselves by organising themselves to a formidable force to reckon with and prepare for self-governance which may be realised in the shortest period possible."

He wrote that the current in-fighting in the ruling party is caused by one thing; that is the impending demise of Robert Mugabe.

"The death of Robert Mugabe will afford the people of Matebeleland an opportunity akin to the Lancaster house talks, had Dr Joshua Nkomo listened and acted upon the wise counsel of Chief Khayisa Ndiweni and stood up for the interests of the Matebele people then, the chances of attaining self-rule for Matebele then was very feasible," he wrote. "It is with that sense of historic responsibility that the people of Matebeleland should seize the opportunity which will be presented by the demise of Mr Robert Mugabe. This opportunity should never be missed. These two indices as identified by the MLO are enough to sink the ruling party and to uplift the cause of the people of Matebeleland. Sakhumuzi, we are building our nation."

Mlala further said it is conspicuously clear that the fear that the State has of Siwela emanates from the knowledge that Siwela has read the political game very well and articulated it succinctly to the people of Matebeleland.

"Any lawful government needs to do its work, however, it has to go about it in a lawful and respectful manner, the searching of Siwela's private residence without a search warrant is indicative of a rogue government which does not respect certain citizens," he wrote. "No wonder why certain citizens in their millions do not feel that they belong to the collapsing edifice called Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe has rejected all people from Matebeleland."

He said the government has shown in more ways than one that the people of Matebeleland do not belong to this collapsing edifice called Zimbabwe, however, some brainwashed Matebele still believe in this mirage called Zimbabwe.

"Siwela and his organisation have started peeling off the dark blanket of lack of self-belief and in the process the oppressor in Harare is beginning to realise the resolve and determination of the people in attaining their Statehood and it is flexing its muscles with a false hope that it may deter people from pursuing the liberation or delay it, Mlala wrote.

"What the government should be doing is opening up avenues of communication with various Matebeleland liberation movements and sit with them around the table and agree an amicable divorce. This divorce is coming whether the repressive government wants it or not, it is up to the government whether the divorce becomes messy or amicable."

He said the Matebeleland liberation movements, all of them, have opted for a peaceful political process meaning that they want an amicable divorce, whereby upon the divorce Zimbabwe and Matebeleland will remain neighbours and friends who can do business together; who can work together to strategically secure and progress their countries.

"The government should not be hunting for Siwela to kill or to arrest him, his incarceration will not help or move the matters forward, and instead the government should start opening the lines of communication in a mature manner with Siwela and other Matebeleland liberation organisations," Mlala wrote.