Own Correspondent| MDC leader Nelson Chamisa was very composed on #HardTalk I did not see any roasting from Sackur, writes analyst Daphne Magidi.

Contrary to attacks on Chamisa, Magidi says “relevant questions were asked and as a young leader he did well but there are questions he could have tackled better by throwing in punches using ED’s record in government for the past 37 years and present.”

While others say that, Chamisa gave the usual unqualified talk which is full of shallow slogans and inconsistencies such as on China, the Gukurahundi subject, and the Donald Trump $15 billion screamer, Magidi says “there was so much room for Chamisa to take over that interview and roast the journalist instead. Sackur has facts based mostly on propaganda hence this made him a weaker opponent but Chamisa did not use this to his advantage.

“He’s too out of depth and thin on issues. The Mugabe issue he should have just said is it not his decision to bring or not bring Mugabe to justice it’s based on recommendations from the commission and the people and the Rule of Law. Also these are questions Chamisa must have known would be asked hence should have researched more on policy and governance issues for response. For example, no assets have been declared, corruption hasn’t been rooted out infact ED appointed corrupt people into cabinet and Chamisa should have argued with such issues.

“He could have expanded on Truth snd reconciliation bill and the constitution.”

Magidi then concludes saying, this was a brilliant interview with a beautiful conclusion. But he needs social and political scientists to build him up politically so he can throw the right punches.”