However, the report goes on to report that Dr. Makoni said, “We are not excluding anyone. We want (President) Robert Mugabe to be in the coalition that is if he is willing to be in it.” This report is disturbing. How can President Robert Mugabe be “like-minded” with opposition and other democratic forces? I fail to understand the set up of a coalition that MKD would forge with Zanu (PF). Why should Zanu (PF), especially Mugabe, want a coalition with MKD?
If the above reporting is correct, then we can only deduce that Dr. Makoni is begging for President Mugabe to bring him back into the Zanu (PF) stable. I have had the opportunity to work and share ideas with Dr. Makoni and I cannot believe he is seeking a coalition with Zanu (PF). A coalition between Zanu (PF) and MKD would not bring about change. Dr. Makoni is a Zanu (PF) project. A coalition that would bring about change should include MDC-T. Any other coalition will serve little purpose. Another chaotic, blood sucking and moribund Government of National Unity would ensue.
I mention MDC-T because it is the only party that currently stands a good chance of winning against Zanu (PF). We, as democratic forces, can play a positive role by supporting a party with a good chance of winning. A grand coalition should include MDC-T, MDC-N, ZAPU and MKD. This would be a coalition capable of changing things. – Tendai Kwari, by e-mail.