In the heart of Zimbabwe, where political tides ebb and flow with a turbulent force, the unfolding drama between the ruling party Zanu PF and the opposition casts a long shadow over the nation’s democratic canvas. As a transformed individual with a history of battling the justice system both in the UK and Zimbabwe, my keen eye on the political antics of Zanu PF unveils a tapestry of hypocrisy and fear, underlined by a stark desperation to clutch onto power.
Two scenarios lay bare the facades of Zanu PF. In the first scenario, a parade showcasing alleged defections to Zanu PF flouts Covid-19 regulations with blatant disregard, while in the second, the party conveniently hides behind the same regulations to delay by-elections, revealing a hypocrisy that is hard to ignore.
The delay and postponement of elections is a ploy that allows Zanu PF to appoint representatives rather than having them elected—a clear mutilation of democratic principles. The essence of democracy, accountability, and transparency, becomes the sacrificial lamb at the altar of political expediency. As the constitution faces a threat of being twisted to fit the whims of a party desperate to retain power, the foundational liberties we hold dear are at risk of erosion.
Zanu PF’s illusion that postponing elections will cement its hold on power is a fallacy. The ongoing vaccination exercises in Zimbabwe hint at a nation inching closer to herd immunity, which will leave no room for excuses to delay future elections. By 2023, the delay of elections will stand as an ill-conceived strategy, revealing the party’s fear of losing power in the face of an increasingly politically informed electorate.
The road Zanu PF treads on, filled with attempts to enforce a one-party state, merely prolongs the inevitable. The economy won’t sprout wings to fly, nor will the nation heal from the inflicted wounds of past and present misgovernance. The narrative of seeking a one-party state is nothing but an admission of failure and a desperate bid to evade accountability.
As Zanu PF’s circus continues, with acts of delaying elections and concocting a weak opposition to legitimise its rule, the resilient genuine opposition stands undeterred. The silent but potent force of a patient opposition is a beacon of hope in a landscape darkened by political deceit.
In conclusion, the theatrics of Zanu PF, laden with hypocrisy and fear, are on a collision course with a populace yearning for change. The delaying of by-elections and a futile dream of a one-party state are but poorly masked attempts to stall the inevitable transition. The resilient opposition, undeterred by the political machinations, remains a beacon of hope, poised to challenge and overturn the despotic tendencies plaguing our beloved Zimbabwe.
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