The buzz word on social media this evening after the crucial war veterans Indaba in which they made some bold statements concerning Zanu PF’s succession politics has been, ‘ma war vet ajamuka.’
Many were caught in this Tajamuka euphoria representing protest, or enough is enough, as they described the bold statements by the war veterans who are now an integral part in the struggle for democracy.
Zimbabwe’s war veterans, who have played a crucial and sometimes violent role supporting President Robert Mugabe, denounced him as “dictatorial” on Thursday in the latest sign of growing national instability.
A series of recent street protests – the largest in many years in Zimbabwe – has been triggered by an economic crisis that has left banks short of cash and the government struggling to pay its workers.
Mugabe, 92, has often used his security forces to crush dissent since he came to power in 1980 after leading the liberation war in the 1970s that ended British colonial rule.
But the surge of rare public demonstrations have revealed deepening anger at the ageing president, who has vowed to stand for re-election in 2018, and at his ruling Zanu-PF party.
The Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans’ Association issued a strongly-worded statement in Harare, saying it would no longer support Mugabe in elections.
“The Zanu-PF party leadership has dismally failed to… address the economic problems that have beset our great nation,” it said.
“We note with concern, shock and utter dismay the entrenchment of dictatorial tendencies, personified by the president and his cohorts which have slowly devoured the values of the liberation struggle.”
In February, Zimbabwean police shocked many observers by using water cannon and tear gas to prevent a meeting planned by the war veterans to air their grievances against the regime.
Starting in 2000, the war veterans led the seizures of white-owned commercial farms in what Mugabe said was a reversal of imbalances from the colonial era.
Worsening economic crisis
The government-supported seizures have been blamed for the drastic slump in food production that contributed to the country’s economic collapse.
Some veterans have also been accused of the widespread intimidation and violence during past elections that have kept Mugabe in power.
This week, Mugabe shrugged off criticisms by popular pastor Evan Mawarire, who has become the figurehead of the wave of anti-government protests.
“I don’t even know him… I don’t know if he is a man of religion. A man of religion, we would hope, would preach biblical peace,” Mugabe said, accusing Mawarire of being backed by foreign countries.
Earlier this month, many offices, shops and some government department were closed for a one-day national strike against the country’s worsening economic crisis.
Last week hundreds of Mawarire supporters rallied outside a Harare court until he was released when a case of attempting to overthrow the government was dismissed. News24
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lol fag because he wants accountable leaders? why dont you grow up and make your point?
Pamhata penyu mese munoda kutongwa be bhunu wether richishandisa Evan jaba Morgan,you should know that hoi don’t speak for all zimbos besides bepa renyu iri rinonyepa nyaya zhinji.pasi ne ngochani
Pamhata penyu mese munoda kutongwa be bhunu wether richishandisa Evan jaba Morgan,you should know that hoi don’t speak for all zimbos besides bepa renyu iri rinonyepa nyaya zhinji.pasi ne ngochani
Who died and made you judge
Who died and made you judge
I suppose the fag Evan is a better dictactor?
I suppose the fag Evan is a better dictactor?
Unfortunately the war vets chose to be an appendage of the Guky party. If they had remained a national walfare service, they would have the people on their side. We applaud their way of thinking now but we must never forget the damage they inflicted on the country at the behest of the tin pot.
Their payouts saw the Zim dollar tumble against the Greenback. Their violent farm occupations collapsed the once viable agricultural industry but as we speak, Dzasukwa has 14 farms and they don’t even have residential stands.
A humble apology to the people is the least they can do. There must go to the grassroots cells, districts and provinces and decampaign not only the despot but the Guky party with the same zeal they have done since independence.
As long as they don’t impose Ngwena another murderous dictator
Why locking them the real calprit is Mugabe. Good people don’t be divided and ruled by Mugabe. As long as the war veterans are now fighting for justice they are our comrades. Lets join hands with them and defeat poor governance, dictatorship, human rights abuse, corruption and poverty.
Why locking them the real calprit is Mugabe. Good people don’t be divided and ruled by Mugabe. As long as the war veterans are now fighting for justice they are our comrades. Lets join hands with them and defeat poor governance, dictatorship, human rights abuse, corruption and poverty.
I agree kunyanya jabulani Sibanda na Joseph Chinotimbajust to mention a few
The majority of them!
The majority of them!
Indeed, quite a few of them do deserve to be in jail for atrocities committed.
Indeed, quite a few of them do deserve to be in jail for atrocities committed.
Stupid war vets. They worshipped Robert Mugabe all along and they are partly responsible for this mess. When Mugabe goes these idiots should all be locked up.