Opinion / Columnist
Eddie Cross mind your own business
13 Apr 2016 at 19:30hrs | Views
The claim by Bulawayo South legislator, Eddie Cross that ZANU-PF is now carcass is a wild accusation which shows the level of idiocy possessed by this opposition Member of Parliament.
Considering the confusion and divisions within the MDC led by Morgan Tsvangirai, one can simply conclude that it is the case of a pot calling the kettle black. MDC-T has never shown even a slight level of maturity since its formation in 1999, hence the endless fights and splits.
There is absolutely nowhere on which ZANU-PF will lead this nation if the derogatory term used by Cross which means a body of a dead animal is applicable to the revolutionary party. Or else Cross is insulting the electorate who gave ZANU PF the mandate to lead the country until 2018.
Cross claims to be the voice of the voiceless while in actual fact he is politicking. Politics should make sense. If Cross is trying to convince the electorate that his opposition party is the best, then he should find other better ways and platforms of uttering his nonsensical claims.
As an MP, Cross should support existing Government programmes through proffering alternate solutions that assist in resuscitating the economy. People are tired of MDC-T claims, which in actual fact do not bring bread and butter on the tables of the electorate.
It really surprises that each time Cross is given the platform to air his views, nothing good comes out of his mouth. It is now like a syndrome within the opposition parties that whenever they are asked to contribute on national programmes, they lack anything meaningful to say, rather than attacking the ruling government.
It is a shame that in previous weeks before the War veterans' indaba, the opposition were predicting that the meeting would ignite fireworks. Unfortunately for these doomsayers, all went well. ZANU-PF actually came out stronger than before. Cross and his cronies should be reminded that ZANU-PF is a mature, seasoned party whose sole mandate is to serve the people of Zimbabwe. It has its own ways of solving its problems.
It is true when they say Rhodies are unrepentant. Cross should be reminded that it was President Mugabe who extended the spirit of reconciliation soon after independence, to him and other Rhodesian Selous Scouts who were embroiled on massacres of innocent people who were taking refuge in Mozambique.
The former Rhodesian soldier foolishly claims that President Mugabe should not continue leading the nation. Contrary to Cross sentiments, people are much interested in the unwavering leadership of President Mugabe. It is true that a good leader comes from God. This is witnessed through President Mugabe's leadership. Not so long ago, President Mugabe was the chairman of two blocs African Union (AU) and Southern African Development Community (SADC). President Mugabe perfectly chaired the two blocs whilst at the same executing his duties as Head of State. So, there is nothing that can stop President Mugabe from leading Zimbabwe.
Who is Eddie Cross then, to tell the people of Zimbabwe that President Mugabe should not continue as Zimbabwe's President?
The current problems bedeviling Zimbabwe are only a chapter which most people believe will pass. Most nations have been through such challenges but managed to sail through. The opposition should stop riding on the ticket of current economic situation in trying to prop up themselves. In fact, they should find other better campaigning strategies if they wish to win any future elections.
There is a notion that some opposition parties do exist only to oppose the ruling government and not to provide any alternate policies necessary for the development of the nation.
For Cross to say ZANU-PF is now a carcass is a laughable. The ruling Government is doing all it can to improve the living standards of the people nationwide. Currently, people are receiving grain as a way of countering the devastating El Nino induced drought.
Considering the confusion and divisions within the MDC led by Morgan Tsvangirai, one can simply conclude that it is the case of a pot calling the kettle black. MDC-T has never shown even a slight level of maturity since its formation in 1999, hence the endless fights and splits.
There is absolutely nowhere on which ZANU-PF will lead this nation if the derogatory term used by Cross which means a body of a dead animal is applicable to the revolutionary party. Or else Cross is insulting the electorate who gave ZANU PF the mandate to lead the country until 2018.
Cross claims to be the voice of the voiceless while in actual fact he is politicking. Politics should make sense. If Cross is trying to convince the electorate that his opposition party is the best, then he should find other better ways and platforms of uttering his nonsensical claims.
As an MP, Cross should support existing Government programmes through proffering alternate solutions that assist in resuscitating the economy. People are tired of MDC-T claims, which in actual fact do not bring bread and butter on the tables of the electorate.
It really surprises that each time Cross is given the platform to air his views, nothing good comes out of his mouth. It is now like a syndrome within the opposition parties that whenever they are asked to contribute on national programmes, they lack anything meaningful to say, rather than attacking the ruling government.
It is a shame that in previous weeks before the War veterans' indaba, the opposition were predicting that the meeting would ignite fireworks. Unfortunately for these doomsayers, all went well. ZANU-PF actually came out stronger than before. Cross and his cronies should be reminded that ZANU-PF is a mature, seasoned party whose sole mandate is to serve the people of Zimbabwe. It has its own ways of solving its problems.
It is true when they say Rhodies are unrepentant. Cross should be reminded that it was President Mugabe who extended the spirit of reconciliation soon after independence, to him and other Rhodesian Selous Scouts who were embroiled on massacres of innocent people who were taking refuge in Mozambique.
The former Rhodesian soldier foolishly claims that President Mugabe should not continue leading the nation. Contrary to Cross sentiments, people are much interested in the unwavering leadership of President Mugabe. It is true that a good leader comes from God. This is witnessed through President Mugabe's leadership. Not so long ago, President Mugabe was the chairman of two blocs African Union (AU) and Southern African Development Community (SADC). President Mugabe perfectly chaired the two blocs whilst at the same executing his duties as Head of State. So, there is nothing that can stop President Mugabe from leading Zimbabwe.
Who is Eddie Cross then, to tell the people of Zimbabwe that President Mugabe should not continue as Zimbabwe's President?
The current problems bedeviling Zimbabwe are only a chapter which most people believe will pass. Most nations have been through such challenges but managed to sail through. The opposition should stop riding on the ticket of current economic situation in trying to prop up themselves. In fact, they should find other better campaigning strategies if they wish to win any future elections.
There is a notion that some opposition parties do exist only to oppose the ruling government and not to provide any alternate policies necessary for the development of the nation.
For Cross to say ZANU-PF is now a carcass is a laughable. The ruling Government is doing all it can to improve the living standards of the people nationwide. Currently, people are receiving grain as a way of countering the devastating El Nino induced drought.
Source - Peacemaker Zano
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