Opinion / Columnist
MDC-T at its weakest point
12 May 2016 at 12:04hrs | Views
I could laugh my lungs out after reading an article from a local press which assumed that MDC-T brand was at its strongest. Truth be said, the opposite is real. MDC-T is currently at its weakest point; hence carrying out demonstrations as a way of trying to regain the lost grassroot support.
As a matter of fact, no political party on this earth has ever won an election through either mother or father of all demonstrations. It's actually surprising that Tsvangirai and his cronies are once again planning for another demonstration to be held in Bulawayo. This man should not waste people's time by disrupting their businesses through such protests.
If MDC-T demonstrations continue to cause havoc and disruption of other people's business in towns and cities, the responsible authorities should consider blocking them. Yes, it's a constitutional right for any party to hold demonstrations, but that should be done peacefully.
It is unfortunate that Tsvangirai is gauging his purported strength through demonstrations, hence his continued efforts to go in the streets. However, the truth is known that those demonstrations are part of MDC-T fundraising. The more they demonstrate, the more they receive funds from their Western donors. Tsvangirai should also be reminded that demonstrations are not the correct and best way of measuring how strong a political party is. This can only be observed through the ballot box.
In an interview with a private press, MDC-T secretary for recruitment, Job Sikhala tried by all means to shower lots of praises to his present boss, Morgan Tsvangirai. It is in Sikhala's personal illusion that Tsvangirai is the right person to lead this nation. All the same, Sikhala's analysis shows that he is only singing for his supper.
After realization that his separation with Tsvangirai was fruitless as he had no followers, Sikhala decided to call it quits with the so called MDC-99 and rejoined Tsvangirai. As it stands, Sikhala is trying by all he can to please his boss. In actual fact he wants to be seen visible by his leader lest he loses his job, which is like a replica of organizing secretary in that same party.
As a recruiting secretary, one wonders how many people were recruited into that party by Sikhala following his acceptance in the MDC-T.
Sikhala has nothing that he can offer to MDC-T rather than seeking political relevance. All he wants is to be recognized by MDC-T and its supporters.
Party conflicts within MDC-T are a sign that all is not well in that party. Therefore, it's a blatant lie to label that opposition party as strong especially when tracing back its formation history. It was then, when MDC was still a vibrant MDC. That party was strong well before the likes of Tendai Biti, Elton Mangoma, Welshman Ncube and many others parted ways with Tsvangirai. Additionally, the current intra party conflicts in MDC-T can also lead to further fragmentation of that opposition party, thereby making it even more weaker.
MDC-T's failure to provide distinct policy alternatives to the electorate is a clear indication that it's a frail opposition party. While he was addressing students at University of Zimbabwe last month, Tsvangirai noted that he has no solutions essential for the transformation of this nation. Tsvangirai's admission that he is clueless is a clear-cut indication that he is only interested in donor funds at the expense of serving people's interests.
Sikhala's argument that Tsvangirai played a vital role in the inclusive government is nothing but water under the bridge. Who didn't contribute in the Government of National Unity? Why then should Sikhala boast about Tsvangirai as if he was a lone figure in that GNU? Actually, GNU is a thing of the past which the nation cannot continue banking on. Presently, the nation is focusing at reviving the manufacturing sector and not demonstrations.
Tsvangirai has a destructive mentality that each time Government comes out with new policies and remedies that try to resolve problems bedeviling the nation, Tsvangirai will be in front trashing that idea. As we speak, Tsvangirai is busy mobilizing people to demonstrate against the introduction of the bond notes. Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, Dr John Mangudya came out with a positive measure against cash shortages and externalization of cash, through bond notes, however, bigheaded people like Tsvangirai are inciting people to against the idea. Zimbabweans should not heed Tsvangirai's words, as he is a regime change agent with an intention of destabilizing the economy.
As a matter of fact, no political party on this earth has ever won an election through either mother or father of all demonstrations. It's actually surprising that Tsvangirai and his cronies are once again planning for another demonstration to be held in Bulawayo. This man should not waste people's time by disrupting their businesses through such protests.
If MDC-T demonstrations continue to cause havoc and disruption of other people's business in towns and cities, the responsible authorities should consider blocking them. Yes, it's a constitutional right for any party to hold demonstrations, but that should be done peacefully.
It is unfortunate that Tsvangirai is gauging his purported strength through demonstrations, hence his continued efforts to go in the streets. However, the truth is known that those demonstrations are part of MDC-T fundraising. The more they demonstrate, the more they receive funds from their Western donors. Tsvangirai should also be reminded that demonstrations are not the correct and best way of measuring how strong a political party is. This can only be observed through the ballot box.
In an interview with a private press, MDC-T secretary for recruitment, Job Sikhala tried by all means to shower lots of praises to his present boss, Morgan Tsvangirai. It is in Sikhala's personal illusion that Tsvangirai is the right person to lead this nation. All the same, Sikhala's analysis shows that he is only singing for his supper.
After realization that his separation with Tsvangirai was fruitless as he had no followers, Sikhala decided to call it quits with the so called MDC-99 and rejoined Tsvangirai. As it stands, Sikhala is trying by all he can to please his boss. In actual fact he wants to be seen visible by his leader lest he loses his job, which is like a replica of organizing secretary in that same party.
Sikhala has nothing that he can offer to MDC-T rather than seeking political relevance. All he wants is to be recognized by MDC-T and its supporters.
Party conflicts within MDC-T are a sign that all is not well in that party. Therefore, it's a blatant lie to label that opposition party as strong especially when tracing back its formation history. It was then, when MDC was still a vibrant MDC. That party was strong well before the likes of Tendai Biti, Elton Mangoma, Welshman Ncube and many others parted ways with Tsvangirai. Additionally, the current intra party conflicts in MDC-T can also lead to further fragmentation of that opposition party, thereby making it even more weaker.
MDC-T's failure to provide distinct policy alternatives to the electorate is a clear indication that it's a frail opposition party. While he was addressing students at University of Zimbabwe last month, Tsvangirai noted that he has no solutions essential for the transformation of this nation. Tsvangirai's admission that he is clueless is a clear-cut indication that he is only interested in donor funds at the expense of serving people's interests.
Sikhala's argument that Tsvangirai played a vital role in the inclusive government is nothing but water under the bridge. Who didn't contribute in the Government of National Unity? Why then should Sikhala boast about Tsvangirai as if he was a lone figure in that GNU? Actually, GNU is a thing of the past which the nation cannot continue banking on. Presently, the nation is focusing at reviving the manufacturing sector and not demonstrations.
Tsvangirai has a destructive mentality that each time Government comes out with new policies and remedies that try to resolve problems bedeviling the nation, Tsvangirai will be in front trashing that idea. As we speak, Tsvangirai is busy mobilizing people to demonstrate against the introduction of the bond notes. Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, Dr John Mangudya came out with a positive measure against cash shortages and externalization of cash, through bond notes, however, bigheaded people like Tsvangirai are inciting people to against the idea. Zimbabweans should not heed Tsvangirai's words, as he is a regime change agent with an intention of destabilizing the economy.
Source - Peacemaker Zano
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