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A no-holds-barred political meeting attended by Zim GBC News has laid bare the frustration, cynicism, and fractured political analysis gripping Zimbabweans as Zanu PF factions barrel toward a high-stakes showdown over proposed constitutional amendments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Citizens from across the political spectrum\u2014and none at all\u2014grapple with the implications of the controversial bill, the role of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, the legacy of Blessed Geza, and the collapse of organised opposition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018The Only Way to Get Rid of These Criminals Is to Let Them Self-Destruct\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One participant, identified as Tafadzwa, delivered a blistering assessment of Zimbabwe\u2019s political trajectory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe only way to get rid of these criminals (Zvigananda) is to let them self-destruct,\u201d Tafadzwa contributed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cElections don\u2019t help. It is better to have no elections at all than to have processes dressed up as elections, rigged and then accepted as a legitimate government.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The exchange revealed deep scepticism about electoral politics. Another participant, Kudakwashe, affirmed what Tafadzwa had said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe Tshabangu situation showed me that in Zimbabwe, elections are just a waste of time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kudakwashe was referring to the recalling of Constitutionally elected Members of Parliament under the Citizens Coaltion for Change (CCC) banner soon after the 2023 harmonized elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the time, CCC leader, Nelson Chamisa announced what he termed “Strategic Ambiguity” which saw several old guard members of the CCC fall on the wayward as they were left out from contesting the elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Such politicians as Tenfai Biti, Welshman Ncube, Sengezo Tshabangu, and many others found themselves in the political dustbin as the CCC supporters preferred new and young blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tsjabange was to emerge as a self-imposed Secretary-General of the CCC and deceminated the party with such impunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Without consulting anyone, Tshabangu wrote to the Speaker of Parliament under guise of the CCC and Secretary-General and recalled almost half of the MPs who were elected under the CCC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The recalls had stopped Zanu-PF, the ruling party, from enjoying majority in the August house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By-elections resulted in voter fatigue with some constituencies having to rerun with Zanu-PF candidates unopposed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This gave the liberation war party the edge to willy-nilly use its numbers in the legislative to do as they please. This the current bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kudakwashe added:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe were forced to accept democracy in Africa\u2014otherwise, this is not really our way.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018He Was Protecting the Constitution So That Chiwenga Could Take Over\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The role of the late outspoken Zanu PF figure Blessed Geza divided the group. One user, Tatenda, insisted Geza\u2019s defiance was rooted in principle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe Constitution is about to be raped,\u201d Tatenda pointed out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat is what Geza was opposing\u2014yes, he wanted Chiwenga, but he also tried to protect the Constitution.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But Tafadzwa dismissed this view entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat I refuse to accept is that Geza was protecting the Constitution,\u201d Tafadzwa countered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou are lying. If Zanu PF had said Chiwenga is taking over\u2014no elections in 2028\u2014would Geza have been fighting, saying the Constitution has been violated? No!! Geza started making noise because he wasn\u2019t getting a share. He wanted to eat like other Zviganandas.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tafadzwa added:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHis reason for fighting for the Constitution was so that Mnangagwa doesn\u2019t go forward and Chiwenga takes over. Full stop. Not because he had this nation at heart.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018What Do We Do? Are We Just Going to Be Crushed?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Desperation surfaced as Ruva asked directly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat do we do then? Are we just going to be crushed while we wait for them to fight amongst themselves?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tafadzwa responded with grim resignation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe only way to get rid of these criminals is to let them self-destruct.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Later, a lengthy political essay was circulated, offering a forensic critique of the current crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cA sombre political cloud hangs ominously around Zimbabwe,\u201d the essay read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt waits to precipitate into a dictatorship never witnessed before in our country.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The author accused President Emmerson Mnangagwa of violating a so-called \u201cgentlemen\u2019s agreement\u201d with Vice President Chiwenga following the 2017 coup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe grapevine has it that there was an agreement that President Mnangagwa would rule for only five years and then allow VP Chiwenga to take over for his five years. Unfortunately, this has not happened.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The essay further excoriated opposition leader Nelson Chamisa, describing his leadership as \u201cambivalent\u201d and accusing him of reducing resistance to \u201csocial media and Bible verses.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cZanu PF now have the right to think that Zimbabweans are so docile that they can do whatever they want, whenever they want. There is now no organised opposition in Zimbabwe\u2014thanks to failed strategies like having no structures and clear leadership hierarchies.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The author concluded with a stark warning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf this bill is passed, then we have to accept that Zanu PF will rule for over 25 more years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A final contribution in the meeting, sent from a participant based in South Africa, posed a question increasingly whispered in political circles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHas the Vice President lost control of the Barracks?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Zim GBC News has changed the identities of the participants, however, the captured sentiments expressed reflect growing anxiety and fragmentation across Zimbabwe\u2019s body politic as the constitutional bill advances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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