Zimbabwe Political Ground Ready for A Split By 2018

Unrelenting succession battles that have turned into a tribal conflict within Zanu-pf is the short circuit needed to cause an explosion that will split Zimbabwe into two and deliver the birth of The Republic of Matabeleland by 2018.

The "big fall' is not without drama. Morality and dignity take the backstage. Dirty laundry is hanged in public. Accusations of witchcraft, adultery, theft, assassination plots, disciplinary meetings, suspensions and dismissals are now the order of the day in the beleaguered and cursed political party.

After successfully operating behind the mask of nationalism for 36 years,  ethnonationalism is now unmasking itself as Shona clans have come out of their shells to fight over the post of President. Tribalism which is Zanu-pf trade mark is now in the open as songs like Zezurus are unconquerable are played at rallies organised by the G40, a Zezuru faction composed of young turks led by First Lady Grace Mugabe. This faction seeks to secure political power and keep it in the hands of the Zezurus/Kore kore tribe.

Karangas are having none of it, they have openly declared that it is time for one of their own to occupy Zimbabwe state house . A section of War Vets that supports Team Lacoste, a Karanga faction led by VP Mnangagwa, is threatening to go to war. It seems the firing and hiring is a recipe for disaster, disaster which Matebeleland Liberation Organisation  welcomes.

Once again Zimbabwe political projects have rejected Matabeles without an iota of guilt or shame. Shona reins supreme as  Matebeles are discriminated and  shut out of the race for the highest position in the land. It is the same story with MDC T, PDP led by Tendai Biti and newly formed Zimbabwe People First  fronted by Joyce Mujuru where Methuseli Moyo cuts a lonely figure as the only Matabele in the national executive. The apple does not fall far from the tree. Does it?
The highest position a Matabele can get here is that of a ceremonial vice president. If this is not tribalism then nothing is.

Our memories are not too short to forget that a highest degree of tribalism and hate was demonstrated by both perpetrator and cheerer in the 1980s when the Zimbabwe national army 5th  brigade code named gukurahundi received much  support and cheering from Mashonaland while it slaughtered civilians in Matabeleland.

More than 40 000 innocent lives that were lost are our beloved relatives, more than 100 000 women that were raped are our sisters, mothers and grandmothers, more than 100 000 homes that were burnt belonged to our fathers, more than 1 million that were displaced into foreign countries are our brothers and sisters. We will leave no stone unturned to see that the government of Zimbabwe is held accountable for acts of barbarism committed in Matabeleland. We refuse to be ruled by cold hearted murderers who believe that we are chickens for slaughter. We want to govern ourselves not to be governed better by anyone from Mashonaland.

As much as the "big fall" is entertaining, it will be too luxurious, complacent and very dangerous for Matabeles to fold their hands and watch. We must go for the kill. Its now or never! We must all get together and exploit the situation.

We should be able to see the hand of God that is manipulating political events in our favour. The five political indices which MLO uses as sign posts that show which direction and course  the struggle should take are now clearly playing out in the ruling party. The writing is on the wall.

Do not be fooled. Matabeleland restoration cause is not tribalism. Actually, demanding the reinstatement of our state is the right thing to do. How can perpetrators of Gukurahundi genocide and their supporters give you good advise? An oppressor will never give you a clue on how to free yourself. Only the opposite is true. They will tell you that talking about gukurahundi genocide is tribalism, talking about marginalisation of Matabeleland is tribalism, speaking Ndebele language is tribalism, talking about Matebele oppression is tribalism, talking about politically engineered low pass rates in Matabeleland schools is tribalism. How on earth does bringing up such valid grievances which are actually a crime against humanity earn one a tribal tag?

In order to avoid the tribalist tag, a Matebele must support Zimbabwe anti- Matebele projects which act as political parties by day and tribal clans that conspire against Mthwakazi by night, support and believe in the myth of all myths called Zimbabwe. What rubbish!

Matabeleland was captured. It was not taken through the ballot paper, referendum or negotiations but through the barrel of the machine gun. Matebeles must know that freedom has never been and will never be donated. It must be fought for painfully as it is. Yes there would be loss of life, yes there would be loss of property, and yes there would be temporary loss of freedom but there would be a big gain of FREEDOM and INDEPENDENCE FOR EVER.

As MLO we don't believe The Republic of Matabeleland will be a miracle child that would be given on a silver platter. We will roll out our programs that are aimed at restoring our statehood in broad day light without fear. Should our aggressive neighbours who are in the habit of murdering innocent civilians  provoke us again, we shall defend our people. Anyone who stands against the cause shall pay the price. Fear not people of Matabeleland!

 BE PREPARED !

Siyaphambili !

Izenzo kungemazwi !