MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai has performed a surprise u-turn on participating in the upcoming June bi-elections and will now meet Friday to debate on overturning a congress resolution which bars participation in elections until electoral reforms are implemented.
The move confirmed by spokesperson Obert Gutu, will have the party’s national council meet to make the decision that could decide the direction the party will take.
“The issue of by-elections will come under discussion by our national council on Friday because it is the highest decision-making body outside congress and has power to set-aside its resolutions,” said Gutu.
Gutu indicated the meeting will be a heated one, confirming an earlier exclusive ZimEye.com expose on the development (READ MORE- )
This came as pressure mounted from perceived potential international donors that Mr Tsvangirai crucified himself for Robert Mugabe gain when he recalled Tendai Biti and his group of MPs the MDC-T say are “rebels.”
The “rebels” include popular activist Solomon Madzore millions of Zimbabweans label Zimbabwe’s Nelson Mandela and pulled away untold thousands from Tsvangirai’s support base.
Impeccable senior sources in Tsvangirai’s office told ZimEye.com, Spokesman Obert Gutu’s announcing that the party is not going to participate but will hold an emergency National Council is the first sure step to reversing the boycott.
“That very same National Council unless Tsvangirai himself twists the decision, is the meeting that will reverse the 2014 Congress Resolutions that stops us from participating,” they said.
They also added that Tsvangirai is currently consumed in regret. “This has given the president a headache to ponder the loss of such a huge number of MPs whose presence diluted ZANU PF’s legislative stranglehold.”
“It is a great lesson learnt and the party has taken this issue seriously to avoid such developments in future,” they added.
It was not clear at the time of writing the full list of names of people Tsvangirai intends to field for the by elections but party heavyweights suggested that Theresa Makone, Douglas Mwonzora, Obert Gutu, and Tsvangirai’s uncle, Hebson Makuvise are all vying for the big job which has several benefits besides a salary.
The development if it goes according to plan, will also leave an embarrassing challenge to another prominent member of the party, Job Sikhala who has vowed to resign from politics altogether if his party participates in the said by-elections. One analyst last night loudly paused the following question, “What will Sikhala do?”
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Shame on those who are still surprised by Tsvangirai’s indicisiveness.The problem is that Tsvangirai gets his advice from the CIO because he has failed to completely detatch himself from ZANU PF and that’s why ZANU PF regards him as a deliquent child and nothing more.
Shame on those who are still surprised by Tsvangirai’s indicisiveness.The problem is that Tsvangirai gets his advice from the CIO because he has failed to completely detatch himself from ZANU PF and that’s why ZANU PF regards him as a deliquent child and nothing more.
..than if ZPF were to win without the MDCT’so participation.
..than if ZPF were to win without the MDCT’so participation.
Yes.The NC is the highest decision making board outside congress. The decisions they make will be obviously logical. There’s is however the fear of legitimatising elections which many thought would just be rigged again. Should ZPF win these bi-elections in the absence of reforms they will be somewhat legitimate and boastful than if ZPF were to withour the MDCT’so participation.
Yes.The NC is the highest decision making board outside congress. The decisions they make will be obviously logical. There’s is however the fear of legitimatising elections which many thought would just be rigged again. Should ZPF win these bi-elections in the absence of reforms they will be somewhat legitimate and boastful than if ZPF were to withour the MDCT’so participation.
Lets wait and see the council resolution on this one.It is politically immature to say when Tsvangirai recalled 21 MPS.Thats not the case.The law simply took its course and recalling had to be done.Even Mliswa and Mutasa were dealt with in the same way so I do not see any relevance in people saying Tsvangirai erred in recalling.If you are an outsider, don’t claim to know the inside.The council will decide not Tsvangirai.And when I talk about Mafume, I know the person I am talking about. Someone who was advised to pick up his game because the constituency was a hot one.He never listened and his policy was not to listen to anyone without a degree.The results came out and the party was so sad .Right now SADC, save for Botswana, is saying political climate in Zimbabwe is free for elections.All NGOs have to come out strong and demand a better Zimbabwe.Its sad that energy is wasted on Tsvangirai, who does not run MDC on his own.
Lets wait and see the council resolution on this one.It is politically immature to say when Tsvangirai recalled 21 MPS.Thats not the case.The law simply took its course and recalling had to be done.Even Mliswa and Mutasa were dealt with in the same way so I do not see any relevance in people saying Tsvangirai erred in recalling.If you are an outsider, don’t claim to know the inside.The council will decide not Tsvangirai.And when I talk about Mafume, I know the person I am talking about. Someone who was advised to pick up his game because the constituency was a hot one.He never listened and his policy was not to listen to anyone without a degree.The results came out and the party was so sad .Right now SADC, save for Botswana, is saying political climate in Zimbabwe is free for elections.All NGOs have to come out strong and demand a better Zimbabwe.Its sad that energy is wasted on Tsvangirai, who does not run MDC on his own.
Infact Petinnah Gapa knew about it as well. When both of them bet on social media they were directing their message at Tsvangirai…they actually were on the same side
Infact Petinnah Gapa knew about it as well. When both of them bet on social media they were directing their message at Tsvangirai…they actually were on the same side
Of course Sikhala knew what he was talking about. He was actually predicting this U turn. people must read between the words…..he was poking at Tsvangirais inconsistency
Of course Sikhala knew what he was talking about. He was actually predicting this U turn. people must read between the words…..he was poking at Tsvangirais inconsistency
MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai has performed a surprise u-turn ……
Like it is a real surprise, as fee you don’y know tsvangson
MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai has performed a surprise u-turn ……
Like it is a real surprise, as fee you don’y know tsvangson
Sorry Tino. This sounds like really Zanupf. Go for those elections and lets see the results. By the way you have already let go 2 seats . Be serious. The electorate needs a principled opposition with a clear direction and not one that sends several messages on one issue. You can go ahead and destroy the political relevance of your party. Mufume is not your problem anymore. He will never forgive you too, nor will all those with whom he left, all those with Welshman not to mention Zanupf armed supporters who are kidnapping members of your party. So people like you who see individuals and not principles or policies have cost the entire opposition a lot. If the MDC-T boycotts the message is clearer to the international community. Zanupf does not want a boycott especially from the MDC-T. But its your party. Us the electorate judge by our vote and we will do so when the fullness of time is come.
Sorry Tino. This sounds like really Zanupf. Go for those elections and lets see the results. By the way you have already let go 2 seats . Be serious. The electorate needs a principled opposition with a clear direction and not one that sends several messages on one issue. You can go ahead and destroy the political relevance of your party. Mufume is not your problem anymore. He will never forgive you too, nor will all those with whom he left, all those with Welshman not to mention Zanupf armed supporters who are kidnapping members of your party. So people like you who see individuals and not principles or policies have cost the entire opposition a lot. If the MDC-T boycotts the message is clearer to the international community. Zanupf does not want a boycott especially from the MDC-T. But its your party. Us the electorate judge by our vote and we will do so when the fullness of time is come.
The heading is misleading already.It is not Tsvangirai who decides to contest or not.It is the highest body, the National Council.So this heading of Tsvangirai is aimed at making Tsvangirai look like he is confused.As MDC, we have seen it necessary for an extra ordinary council meeting in which all delegates will be formerly invited, not in the bush.The council will decide.If it says lets compete, then we give a chance to cadrea who spent more than a decade supporting two headed snakes.People like Jacob Mafume will never be forgiven in the MDC.He gave away the Harare South constituency to ZANU. instead of campaigning, he went into hotels , behaving like aman in Los Angels.
We know the cadres. We know the battle hardened who were there in 1999 when Tauya Coach Services suspended its operations to ferry the cadres for rallies, free of charge.We are going back to the basics and our special appeal is for cadres and peaceful Zimbabweans to for in numbers to vote if the council decides so.
We are pained to see Zimbabweans suffering in SA. Israel makes it a state funeral if one of its own is killed in a foreign land.But Zimbabwe will never lose sleep.Not even one day does the Zim ambassador to SA go around the townships , to see how his fellow countrymen live.
Long live cadres.The destination is just one station ahead.Yes , I mean the station of 2018 is the final one.
The heading is misleading already.It is not Tsvangirai who decides to contest or not.It is the highest body, the National Council.So this heading of Tsvangirai is aimed at making Tsvangirai look like he is confused.As MDC, we have seen it necessary for an extra ordinary council meeting in which all delegates will be formerly invited, not in the bush.The council will decide.If it says lets compete, then we give a chance to cadrea who spent more than a decade supporting two headed snakes.People like Jacob Mafume will never be forgiven in the MDC.He gave away the Harare South constituency to ZANU. instead of campaigning, he went into hotels , behaving like aman in Los Angels.
We know the cadres. We know the battle hardened who were there in 1999 when Tauya Coach Services suspended its operations to ferry the cadres for rallies, free of charge.We are going back to the basics and our special appeal is for cadres and peaceful Zimbabweans to for in numbers to vote if the council decides so.
We are pained to see Zimbabweans suffering in SA. Israel makes it a state funeral if one of its own is killed in a foreign land.But Zimbabwe will never lose sleep.Not even one day does the Zim ambassador to SA go around the townships , to see how his fellow countrymen live.
Long live cadres.The destination is just one station ahead.Yes , I mean the station of 2018 is the final one.
I have said time and time again that morgen is and always will be a zanu project. Period. They detect the terms. His job is to ask how higher he should jump. The only living or dead, former leader to retain state house.
I have said time and time again that morgen is and always will be a zanu project. Period. They detect the terms. His job is to ask how higher he should jump. The only living or dead, former leader to retain state house.
I like your sober analysis. Many in MDC leadership are ZANU PF and they are doing a fine job for the ruling party. Tsvangirayi did not make a mistake by campaigning for the firing of Biti and company. He did a fine job as ZANU PF political commissar. I doubt that his so called regrets are genuine. He has to pretend that the party made a mistake. You cannot tell me that the MDC leadership did not know that firing the rebels would give an advantage to ZANU PF. ZANU PF ipai Tsvangison sando dzake. He is an asset to you.
I like your sober analysis. Many in MDC leadership are ZANU PF and they are doing a fine job for the ruling party. Tsvangirayi did not make a mistake by campaigning for the firing of Biti and company. He did a fine job as ZANU PF political commissar. I doubt that his so called regrets are genuine. He has to pretend that the party made a mistake. You cannot tell me that the MDC leadership did not know that firing the rebels would give an advantage to ZANU PF. ZANU PF ipai Tsvangison sando dzake. He is an asset to you.
Hey whats the noise all about, after all, the national council is the highest decision-making body outside congress
Hey whats the noise all about, after all, the national council is the highest decision-making body outside congress
What will Job Sikhala do?….if the MDC-T decide to participate in the elections….is Job going to resign?…sifuna ukulibona iqiniso lakhe………..
What will Job Sikhala do?….if the MDC-T decide to participate in the elections….is Job going to resign?…sifuna ukulibona iqiniso lakhe………..
Remember a few days ago we read in the press that MDC-T supporters were demonstrating against Zanupf’s campaign in Mpopoma claiming that the June by elections have been rigged already. A boycotting party does nor demonstrate for or against an election in which they will not participate. So, Zimeye is not the problem. It is the MDC-T supporters or “members ” who send different messages to the public. Some want to participate in an election that they will obviously lose. Others want to confront Zanupf and find a solution to the country’s problems.
Remember a few days ago we read in the press that MDC-T supporters were demonstrating against Zanupf’s campaign in Mpopoma claiming that the June by elections have been rigged already. A boycotting party does nor demonstrate for or against an election in which they will not participate. So, Zimeye is not the problem. It is the MDC-T supporters or “members ” who send different messages to the public. Some want to participate in an election that they will obviously lose. Others want to confront Zanupf and find a solution to the country’s problems.
Your sentiments are understandable but take this report as a warning to your leader. If he stands firm and resist the pressure from some of his people sent there by Zanupf then he will emerge even stronger. But if those of your party who want to contest claiming that they wont donate seats to Zanupf reports like this one will be justified. Remember a
Your sentiments are understandable but take this report as a warning to your leader. If he stands firm and resist the pressure from some of his people sent there by Zanupf then he will emerge even stronger. But if those of your party who want to contest claiming that they wont donate seats to Zanupf reports like this one will be justified. Remember a
Zimeye is slowly turning into a Biti mouthpieace. I used to take this paper seriously but biased reporting Nxaaaa!
Zimeye is slowly turning into a Biti mouthpieace. I used to take this paper seriously but biased reporting Nxaaaa!
I was reserving comments on Zimeye and observing on how, your reporting does not like Tsvangirayi. If the National Council is meeting, is it confirming they are reversing the decision. Why dont you just wait until they make the “u turn” then you report as you wish. The other day, you were saying “Mujuru does a Tsvangirayi” by forming her own party from ZPF, I failed to get the link of Tsvangirayi to Mujuru’s democratic political decision. Zimeye, seems is obsessed with reporting negatively on Tsvangirayi.
I was reserving comments on Zimeye and observing on how, your reporting does not like Tsvangirayi. If the National Council is meeting, is it confirming they are reversing the decision. Why dont you just wait until they make the “u turn” then you report as you wish. The other day, you were saying “Mujuru does a Tsvangirayi” by forming her own party from ZPF, I failed to get the link of Tsvangirayi to Mujuru’s democratic political decision. Zimeye, seems is obsessed with reporting negatively on Tsvangirayi.