Its a well-known fact that Zanu (PF) more than sold us short, so I wont dwell much on that. The question my brothers and sisters is, how do we move forward, break free from the shackles of poverty, violence, misrepresentation and institutional tribalism? How do we break free, stay free and never return to this unbearable situation of perpetual abuse of power? How do we differentiate the real from the fake, cheap talk from real talk? I dont have all the questions or answers but these are issues that we need to consider when signing up for any future situations.
The word I hear a lot is change; sure enough thats a start, but not good enough. We need SMART change, a set of objectives that are Specific, Measurable, Agreed, Realistic and Time Bound. For clarity, Zanu (PF) not only failed, they were a major catastrophe. Now as we stand up, speak up and unite for the sake of peace, it is important to note that there can be no peace without equality, and there can be no sustainable progress and stability without well-considered policies that have been debated at every level, with the Policy Makers and Implementers held accountable through effective regulation.
So when these political types in suits with stripes knock on our doors and ask for our votes, its our responsibility to demand accountability. For over 25 years the War Vets have held the nation to ransom. The nation owes the debt for their sacrifice, but when you cheat, steal and kill the very people you sought to liberate the debt owed to you becomes null and void. My message to Mugabe, Chihuri and the gang – your days are numbered, you are way past your sell by date and judgment day is on the way. To Tsvangirai, Biti and the team – you have huge task ahead of you, and failure is not an option. You need to deliver, if or when you assume full power of Government. For now, less whining and more action.
To my fellow Zimbabweans – we are at a cross roads; the battle for freedom, equality and long term prosperity is only in its infancy. It is up to us whether we sink or swim, lose or win, die on our feet or live on our knees. I am not Dr King but I do have dreams. I am just an ordinary man who believes that one day peace and prosperity will return to Zimbabwe, and that all Zimbabweans will have equal opportunity and be judged not by the colour of their skin, tribal descent or sexual orientation, but by the nature and quality of their moral fibre.
Kubatana
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