There is nothing impressive in Mujuru's entry into politics

The press conference that was recently held by the former Vice President Joice Mujuru in Harare was over exaggerated by some sections of the media that described it as grand entry into the political field.

This week, the private media had screaming headlines which were propping up the image and party of Mujuru's Zimbabwe People First (ZPF). As it stands, Mujuru's grand entry into politics is in the eyes of the private media.

It is known that politicians use mass communication to mobilize public support. In that vein, journalists are paid to achieve a goal of producing stories that attract big audiences and make politicians marketable to the electorate. Hence, Mujuru's illusionary political muscle is all but in the minds on the media.

There was really nothing fascinating for the media to make noise about Dr Mujuru's press conference. Zimbabweans are continuing with their lives regardless as they know opposition politicians in the country having nothing to offer expect proffer the "Mugabe must go" mantra.

It's actually blasphemous for the media to try and equate the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem with Mujuru's entrance in politics. Was Mujuru's press conference worth such labelling? Nothing out of the extraordinary from Mujuru's pronouncement than just joining another long list of useless opposition politicians.

In actual fact, Mujuru has nothing on her economic table to offer the people of Zimbabwe. It is well known that the private media is trying to paint a positive picture on all stories involving Mujuru's Zimbabwe People First.

Just like Morgan Tsvangirai, who at one point booked a whole floor of Meikles Hotel, Mujuru thought by holding her first press conference at an expensive hotel it will give her opportunity to garner immense support from the electorate. People will never waste their time believing in what political discards like Mujuru say to them. Electorates are aware that such opposition politicians are after money and power. They have no the interest of the people at heart, but what they want is just to enrich themselves.

The hype that Dr Mujuru has right now is the same that Tsvangirai had when he formed his party in 1999. It's only a matter of time before ZPF becomes grounded. Most people who were strong supporters of Tsvangirai can confess that they used to admire him but it's now a thing of the past, as he seems to have run out of ideas lately.

The electorate who may want to find a home in Mujuru's party can do so at their own peril. Surely, fore warned is fore armed. A party of disgruntled people can never achieve anything meaningful that can benefit the people of Zimbabwe. At the moment, ZPF officials are seeking recognition from international donors so that they will be funded to oil their pockets first. One would then wonder if it's People First or ‘Pockets First'.
After their expulsion from the revolutionary party, most of the former ZANU-PF officials had no business opportunities to carry out in order to support their families. Politics has become a business venture for these people.

Hence, in simple terms ZPF is a new kid on the block which might never grow beyond its first few steps as politics is not for fortune seekers. ZPF cannot stand a chance against the revolutionary party which is now politically mature. Hence, the public must resist from being fooled by these sympathy seekers. Mujuru and her allies plotted their own demise. What will restrict a party being led by an ex-VP; consisting of ex-officials from other political parties (political rejects) from disintegrating like what President Mugabe predicted "People first, People Second, People Third" the list is endless.

Mujuru was expelled from ZANU-PF for corruption and abuse of office through manipulating deals that helped her fuel her own pocket and agenda. In shona, they say 'shiri ine muririro wayo hairegi'. Surely, the former VP's tainted past will never make her a success in her political life.

For her to fit in the political arena Dr Mujuru is appearing to the public as a humble and clean person. Whilst on the other hand, Joice is accusing the revolutionary party's policies and programmes now because she is a leader of an opposition party. Mujuru worked for the ruling Government from 1980 until her dismissal from Government in 2014. During her tenure as VP, why didn't she proffer such solutions for the betterment of Zimbabweans?

Mujuru will never be taken seriously in the political arena and her followers should make hay whilst the sun shines, leave the embattled political party.