Opinion / Letters
Tsvangirai no longer relevant
18 Feb 2015 at 08:57hrs | Views
EDITOR,
For years, MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai has ridden on the crest of a misconception that he is a champion of democracy.
He was lucky that his party came into existence at a time when Zimbabweans were frustrated by an economy in recession. As such, people flocked to his party hoping for salvation.
He promised democracy, milk and honey, to the people of Zimbabwe if he got into power.
Tsvangirai's supporters had high expectations that Morgan would one day lead this nation.
Now that Tsvangirai has failed in his ambitions to become the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, he is resorting to underhand means to maintain his grip on the party. His latest shameful act was banning his supporters from using social media.
One wonders on what basis Tsvangirai tried to ban his supporters from using social media. We are living in a global village, where communication has been made easy through technological advancement. To seek to deprive members of a community of such is nothing short of dictatorial, especially coming from someone who portrays himself as a the father of democracy.
Most of Tsvangirai's supporters used to admire and respect him during his trade unionism days, where he was alleged a champion for workers' rights and when he and some of his colleagues who later dumped him formed the Movement for Democratic Change in 1999.
Shame on you Morgan, all is now history. Even the donors who used to supply your pockets, which are currently believed to be empty, are nowhere to be found.
There are reports of a plot to oust Tsvangirai's deputy Thokozani Khupe for plotting against her boss and attempt by party spokesperson Obert Gutu to down-play the divisions rocking the party are fooling no one.
While others still believe that Tsvangirai is still the top dog in opposition politics, reality on the ground is far from it. Tsvangirai might be the top dog in opposition politics as perceived, but the truth is, he is now a toothless dog.
Feeling increasingly threatened by President Mugabe's stellar leadership, Tsvangirai is seeking to prop up his waning image using such desperate means.
The writing is on the wall, MDC-T will continue to crack, as long as Morgan is still the head, come 2018, Tsvangirai will be sailing alone in his boat.
Peacemaker Zano,
Via e-mail.
For years, MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai has ridden on the crest of a misconception that he is a champion of democracy.
He was lucky that his party came into existence at a time when Zimbabweans were frustrated by an economy in recession. As such, people flocked to his party hoping for salvation.
He promised democracy, milk and honey, to the people of Zimbabwe if he got into power.
Tsvangirai's supporters had high expectations that Morgan would one day lead this nation.
Now that Tsvangirai has failed in his ambitions to become the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, he is resorting to underhand means to maintain his grip on the party. His latest shameful act was banning his supporters from using social media.
One wonders on what basis Tsvangirai tried to ban his supporters from using social media. We are living in a global village, where communication has been made easy through technological advancement. To seek to deprive members of a community of such is nothing short of dictatorial, especially coming from someone who portrays himself as a the father of democracy.
Most of Tsvangirai's supporters used to admire and respect him during his trade unionism days, where he was alleged a champion for workers' rights and when he and some of his colleagues who later dumped him formed the Movement for Democratic Change in 1999.
Shame on you Morgan, all is now history. Even the donors who used to supply your pockets, which are currently believed to be empty, are nowhere to be found.
There are reports of a plot to oust Tsvangirai's deputy Thokozani Khupe for plotting against her boss and attempt by party spokesperson Obert Gutu to down-play the divisions rocking the party are fooling no one.
While others still believe that Tsvangirai is still the top dog in opposition politics, reality on the ground is far from it. Tsvangirai might be the top dog in opposition politics as perceived, but the truth is, he is now a toothless dog.
Feeling increasingly threatened by President Mugabe's stellar leadership, Tsvangirai is seeking to prop up his waning image using such desperate means.
The writing is on the wall, MDC-T will continue to crack, as long as Morgan is still the head, come 2018, Tsvangirai will be sailing alone in his boat.
Peacemaker Zano,
Via e-mail.
Source - Peacemaker Zano,
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