Zanu (PF) feeding trough, wants a government that is truly a reflection of the will of the people. In order for that to happen, such a government must be elected freely and fairly – without the plethora of obstacles erected by the ruling party during the past 27 years.
These impediments include a wide range of the obvious and not-so-obvious – ranging from skewed electoral boundaries, undue pressure through denial of food and threats of violence to a plethora of shenanigans involving fake indelible ink, ballot boxes mysteriously disappearing and re-appearing, hi-jacking of opposition electoral monitors. The list is endless.
In fact, so skewed and corrupted has the whole process become that we believe the time has come to return to what we, and every black nationalist on the African continent, fought for – one (wo)man one vote! What happened to that? Why must people be disadvantaged because they don’t own property, or because their chief is a Mugabe bootlicker?
Our firm belief is that, in order to establish a democratic government in the mess that Zimbabwe has become, only one (wo)man one vote at the next elections will do. We must forget about the shambolic voters’ roll and the convoluted electoral boundaries that so patently favour Zanu (PF).
Every Zimbabwean should be entitled to vote upon presentation of some form of valid ID, passport or birth certificate. And that includes Zimbabweans living outside the country. They should be able to go and vote at their nearest Embassy – wherever they are.
Proportional representation, by province, under real and transparent international supervision – as opposed to a prejudiced coterie of Mugabe supporters – is the only way forward.
In addition, the parliamentary and presidential elections must not be confused by being lumped together with local government elections. This is simply a smokescreen for Zanu (PF) rigging tactics.
Word for Today
On the way Jesus asked his disciples “Who do people say that I am?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah and still others, one of the prophets.”
“But what about you,” Jesus asked. “Who do you say that I am?” Peter answered: “You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God.” – Mark 8, 27-28