Government projects should benefit all Zimbabweans

The MDC-T believes in adopting policies and programmes that will benefit all Zimbabweans regardless of race,colour or creed. The MDC-T is a social democratic political party that abhors all forms of discrimination.In this regard, therefore,the MDC-T is appalled and extremely disturbed by the remarks that were made by both Emmerson Mnangagwa and Phelekezela Mphoko  whilst addressing a rally in Tsholotsho North on Sunday,June 7,2018.The two Zanu-PF appointees told villagers that only constituencies that  have Zanu-PF legislators will benefit from government projects.This a shocking revelation that flies in the face of the founding provisions of the Constitution of Zimbabwe that clearly states that "Zimbabwe is a unitary,democratic and sovereign republic."

The majority of Zimbabweans find themselves living in abject poverty and destitution simply because the crumbling and faction - ridden Zanu-PF regime has,over the years,practised  discriminatory policies that ensured that the wealth of the nation is only enjoyed by a few politically well -connected individuals.It is on record that the Zanu-PF regime has deliberately made sure that the western provinces of Zimbabwe such as both Matebeleland North and Matebeleland South remain under - developed as punishment for the persistent rejection of Zanu-PF by the people of this region.What both Mnangagwa and Mphoko uttered at the weekend was simply confirmation of what the people of Matebeleland have always known.The Zanu-PF regime is a cruel and insensitive administration that is prepared to make people suffer for the simple reason that they have refused to vote for a crumbling and corrupt political formation.The people of Zimbabwe continue to suffer at the hands of a bankrupt and corrupt criminal cabal in Zanu-PF that has made it their business to privatise the country's resources and also to ensure that the majority of the people remain destitute and thus, reliant on government hand outs for their livelihood.Put simply,the crumbling Zanu-PF regime thoroughly enjoys the suffering of the people of Zimbabwe.This is a renegade and pariah regime that has perfected the art of thievery and misgovernance.

It is clear that the political and socio -  economic crisis that is currently ravaging Zimbabwe can never be sustainably solved as long as Robert Mugabe and his corrupt gang of thieves and plunderers remain firmly ensconced at Munhumutapa Building. Zimbabwe urgently needs a government that is not only caring and accountable but that is also legitimate and respects the Constitution of the country.Mnangagwa and Mphoko are simply an extension of their political boss and master; Robert Mugabe.These two men are bent on spreading alarm and despondency within the country in general and also in Tsholotsho North in particular.As agents of a collapsing and deeply unpopular regime,Mnangagwa and Mphoko are determined to instil fear in the hearts of the people of Tsholotsho North.The MDC-T calls upon the people of Zimbabwe to join us in the peaceful and democratic struggle that will ensure that the criminal cabal that is presently running Zimbabwe does not last a day longer.

The MDC-T also calls upon member countries of SADC as well as the AU to appreciate the Zanu-PF regime for what it really is ie a renegade,corrupt and illegitimate administration that thrives on the physical, emotional  and psychological torture of peace - loving citizens of Zimbabwe.For how shall the downtrodden people of Zimbabwe continue to suffer at the hands of this criminal and corrupt Zanu-PF cabal? The MDC-T is vindicated in its call that no elections should be held in Zimbabwe without the carrying out of political,media and legislative reforms that will enable voters to freely and fairly choose a government of their choice.

OBERT CHAURURA GUTU
MDC-T NATIONAL SPOKESPERSON