1980 marked the end of an era. Yes an era of direct British domination and sustained pillage of Zimbabwean resources. An era of dehumanization and disenfranchisement of the Zimbabwean people. The question is what brought this period to an end?

We as LEAD political party recognise and appreciate that it took a generation of young patriotic Zimbabweans who decided to forsake their person freedoms and gave themselves up not only to emancipate themselves but the whole Zimbabwean kindred past, present and future.

Children joined the struggle whether willingly or through call ups. They realised that if they did not take it upon themselves to liberate this country noone will. We also understand that of those who joined the struggle a good number did not come back to enjoy the fruits of their struggle.

Now, as we commemorate this year’s heroes generations we are reminded of the reason and the premises of the struggle. Our fallen heroes and heroin gave their lives so that they could usher in a Zimbabwe that accords all its basic human rights and freedoms.

They fought for social, economic and political freedom. It is therefore regrettable that we find ourselves living in a society which is characterised by hunger, starvation, unemployment and serious political polarization.

If the departed heroes were to work up today they will be burdened when they here that we as Zimbabwean people are failing to sit down to talk through our political differences.

They will be surprised that some of the children for whom they died to liberate are going to the erstwhile enemy to seek assistance to Demonize Zimbabwean. They will be surprised to note that the one man one vote they fought for is failing to usher us a credible government.

They will be surprised to find a people’s army is turning against the very people it’s supposed to protect. They will be surprised to findout that the economy they fought to liberate is still in the hands of the whites.

They will be surprised to find out that millions of sons and daughters of the Zimbabwean soil are living and toiling in foreign lands under deplorable conditions.

We in LEAD join the rest of the country in a sombre mood crying for a day when Zimbabweans will rise above party or tribal differences and unite for the good of our motherland.

It’s is our vision to usher a world class governance system premised on good governance and creating an egalitarian society in which all citizens live out their lives free from fear and want.

Tinashe Chinomona
LEAD National Spokesperson