Opinion / Columnist
A reset of the opposition
8 hrs ago | Views
The opposition party is currently in dire straits and needs a serious resuscitation and to get back to its factory settings.
Anyone who was in opposition for more than ten years is likely to be compromised; they are either reaching retirement, hence the need to secure social security.
Some of them are getting tired and need to be rested. People like Welshman Ncube, Thokozani Khupe, Douglas Mwonzora, etc., must pave the way for the next crop of new leaders.
It is unfortunate that those who are entrusted to mould upright opposition leaders have been compromised and have become chief infiltrators who are good at recruiting active and sleeper agents.
We have seen the sprouting of several sleeper agents like Sengezo Tshabangu and Charlton Hwende, just to mention a few.
The regime has managed to grease these sleepers for a few pieces of silver and sell out the struggle.
THE regime whose mission and modus operandi is infiltrating the opposition structures and poisoning them, like what is happening to Sengezo Tshabangu, is really a cause of concern in terms of creating a strong opposition party that will form the next government.
Currently the country needs a new movement that is centred on principles and values, not these nincompoops and actors who are just after money and pay cheques.
We need a functioning democracy with responsible leadership, not this captured opposition that visited Precabe Farm in Kwekwe not for a field day but to canvass support for Emmerson Mnangagwa's 2030 Agenda bid to extend his term while the country is reeling under economic and social challenges.
An opposition must not just be there to oppose only but must also come up with income-generating projects and businesses to show that they are capable of running a country.
Well, a very strong opposition party must have clear values and policies—a strong opposition party should have a clear set of values and policies that it stands for so that voters know what they are voting for. This must come from the leadership.
Effective leadership: A strong opposition party should have effective leadership that can inspire and motivate voters and also be able to hold the government to account, not like what we are seeing right now, where Zanu PF is doing whatever it feels like without being challenged.
Active communication and engagement with the public: a strong opposition party should actively engage with the public, listening to their concerns and representing their interests in parliament.
It's about time to rebuild the future Zimbabwean leaders who will improve the country's economic, political, and social being of every progressive Zimbabwean.
Email: konileonard606@gmail.com
X- @Leokoni
Anyone who was in opposition for more than ten years is likely to be compromised; they are either reaching retirement, hence the need to secure social security.
Some of them are getting tired and need to be rested. People like Welshman Ncube, Thokozani Khupe, Douglas Mwonzora, etc., must pave the way for the next crop of new leaders.
It is unfortunate that those who are entrusted to mould upright opposition leaders have been compromised and have become chief infiltrators who are good at recruiting active and sleeper agents.
We have seen the sprouting of several sleeper agents like Sengezo Tshabangu and Charlton Hwende, just to mention a few.
The regime has managed to grease these sleepers for a few pieces of silver and sell out the struggle.
THE regime whose mission and modus operandi is infiltrating the opposition structures and poisoning them, like what is happening to Sengezo Tshabangu, is really a cause of concern in terms of creating a strong opposition party that will form the next government.
Currently the country needs a new movement that is centred on principles and values, not these nincompoops and actors who are just after money and pay cheques.
An opposition must not just be there to oppose only but must also come up with income-generating projects and businesses to show that they are capable of running a country.
Well, a very strong opposition party must have clear values and policies—a strong opposition party should have a clear set of values and policies that it stands for so that voters know what they are voting for. This must come from the leadership.
Effective leadership: A strong opposition party should have effective leadership that can inspire and motivate voters and also be able to hold the government to account, not like what we are seeing right now, where Zanu PF is doing whatever it feels like without being challenged.
Active communication and engagement with the public: a strong opposition party should actively engage with the public, listening to their concerns and representing their interests in parliament.
It's about time to rebuild the future Zimbabwean leaders who will improve the country's economic, political, and social being of every progressive Zimbabwean.
Email: konileonard606@gmail.com
X- @Leokoni
Source - Leonard Koni
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