Tshabangu and other captured party leaders consistently challenged Chamisa and chipped away at his legitimacy and authority — precisely when it was needed most.
That resulted in the loss of vital momentum, cohesion, and direction — a precursor to the ultimate and inevitable demise of the party.
Even without Chamisa marshalling them, Zimbabweans could still have poured into the streets in peaceful protest for their votes — as we’ve seen in Kenya and Sudan.
The real reason they didn’t (and still don’t) is a national pandemic of cowardice.
What Chamisa’s critics seem to want is for him to confront the regime single-handedly, get arrested, and languish in jail for some time.
It’s the price they want him to pay to cement his legacy as a bona fide opposition leader — regardless of how impactful that actually is in the wider scheme of things. 🔗 Read Full Article
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