Tamborinyoka why hiding Tsvangirai behind your finger

Dear Editor

It is mind boggling to learn that elements of a democratic movement selfishly close democratic space. The Movement for democratic Change (MDC-T) is fast losing relevance and credibility in the public domain.

It is regrettable to note that Luke Tamborinyoka, Morgan Tsvangirai's spokesperson, is lying to the rest of the world that his boss was not aware of the pre-programmed tragic assault on Elton Mangoma, the party's Deputy Treasurer. One wonders why Mangoma is crucified for sounding democratic sentiments that Tsvangirai should hand-over leadership to a competent leader after his successive losses in polls to President Robert Gabriel Mugabe since 2000.

The worst claim by Tamborinyoka which puts his basic intelligence into question is when he attributes the beating of Mangoma to Zanu-PF supporters. Surely how can a sane and rational person try to zombify the rest of the world in such a folly fashion? The youths who assaulted him are well known party supporters who are on MDC-T pay-roll for many years so far. They receive orders and commands from the party president, and their duties are directed from time to time. Tamborinyoka knows this reality more than anyone else. Why did is he so evasive and deducing pleasure out of giving the public venomous wrong information on critical issues which involve human lives. Mangoma survived by a narrow whisker when the thugs mobbed around in full view of Tsvangirai who was watching his spear-heads performing his assignment diligently.

In all earnest, how can Zanu-PF youths penetrate such a high security area like Harvest House without being detected? Tamborinyoka stop playing with our minds. We expect more from you than ridiculing us. Do not take us for idiots!

After the meeting Tsvangirai deviously led Mangoma to the slaughterers. He did not hasten to give a command to restrain the snarling youths from manhandling their prey. He is the supreme icon here, and surely one shout should have rescued the vulnerable Mangoma.

How can such a thing happen when his full battalion of security staff was also present? He watched the whole ugly drama from the terraces. Tsvangirai doesn't walk his talk. He makes false public utterances against violence while covertly he instructs his 'Chekas' to terrorize his closest lieutenants who prop-up his position. Is this the turning point for his collapse as he openly turns tyrannical in our eyes? The old adage may come true for Tsvangirai that, "It is darkest towards dawn".

The issue of leadership renewal certainly needs special attention. Killing or beating the messenger will not help either. The rest of the MDC-T is equally embarrassed by the state of the party as well the leadership crisis that we are facing.

To Elton Mangoma I say, "Sorry my brother for sustaining injuries while trying to speak for us all. Your message remains valid despite the harsh and unjustified treatment from Tsvangirai and his fierce and menacing dogs. Judgment day is coming soon!"

It is sound to conclude that Tsvangirai is a failed leader who failed to keep a foot-hold on the party since its inception. Intra-party violence rocked the party many years ago and it's still continuing. He cannot curb it. The party claims to be investigating the matter which is crystal clear. The key witness is Tsvangirai himself. He was watching in broad-daylight when Mangoma was subjected to the inhumane treatment. All we need to see is that the party should supply the full list of the assailants to police to allow justice to take precedence. We urge the MDC-T leadership to accelerate justice by assisting the investigating police officers.  Or the MDC-T leadership itself should be investigated for protecting bad elements in society who are liable to manipulation to cause harm on fellow citizens.

Luke Tamborinyoka always speak from a well informed point of view. Do not take us for granted. We are enlightened citizens who are fully conscious of the prevailing political matrix at Harvest House. These youths who assaulted Mangoma hit Madzore recently, and Kauzani received a thorough beating again late last year. Luke how do you explain these rampant infliction of pain on fellow party members?

The truth I can declare now is that, many more people will be beaten or killed at Harvest House all in the name of protecting Tsvangirai who has lost national glitter after consecutives loses in previous elections.
We need leadership renewal to permit the letter and spirit of democracy to flourish now and ever!

Suitable Kajau