2] From the onset, it's clear that Mwonzora has issues with Chamisa, not Mnangagwa, especially between now & 2023.
He has never been in any political contestation with ED, yet has been fighting NC since about 2014.
For the time being, NC is his only external political opponent
3] So with ED, we are likely to see Dougie's "rational disputation" (as if he has any dispute with him)
The MDC-T will start formally recognizing ED & ZanuPF, dialoguing through Parliament & even formally attending State functions.
Wont be surprised if Dougie joins POLAD
4] As for Chamisa, Dougie will start positioning himself as Dr MT's heir thus claiming whatever Dr MT had,or would be politically entitled to.
That includes HH, MDC-T property, acceptance from the Tsvangirai family, local & international recognition as successor & MDC President.
5] Already, Dougie showed how dangerous a spoon is in the hands of an enemy
He will continue recalling all legislators & councillors who stick with Chamisa
He will also continue claiming ownership & leadership of the MDC ALLIANCE, meaning continued fight for the MDC-A name.
6] There is a logic to his "rational disputation" madness
It ensures him support from the system, thus giving him power to fight NC
Just like Khupe,DM will need the captured state institutions to act in his favour, since he has no political clout nor legal standing to fight NC
7] So whereas we thought it was ridiculous for Dr Khupe to claim to be the Leader of Opposition when she only got 45000 votes, our new LoO will claim the same position because he received some 800 votes.
He wont feel any shame & it wont matters because we are a mad lot.
8] So mukoma @panashe1402, that's what I think will happen
Between now & 2018, there will be some form of sanity in the MDC-T as the State directly & indirectly sharpens their new found political weapon, so as to fight Chamisa, hoping that he will be weakened come 2023.
9] As for how the MDC-T will perform in 2023, I think it's easier to attract 45000 delegates than 3 million voters.
But maybe the unchosen will make himself undeniable.
After all, a man who swallows a whole coconut surely has complete faith in his anus.
toast to 2021
enkosi!
2023*
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Before looking at what gov, the Opposition & civil society should be doing, we as citizens, need to realise we have a role to play
We really need to change our behaviour, if any gov measures are to be successful
it can't be business as usual
[2] The recklessness that characterised festive season celebrations are just unacceptable
It would seem like many people are still living in denial, yet the covid variant, or second wave, will have more devastating effects, compared to the first wave.
It's actually scary
[3] Dear citizens, in our individual capacities, let us avoid unnecessary gatherings, visits & travels
Lets sanitize, wear masks,& adhere to all regulations, to the best of our individual abilities
most importantly, let us demand the same, of those we can't avoid contact with
The tables in MDC politics are turning so fast, its difficult to keep up.
Prof Madhuku, Dr Khupe's long time lawyer,absolutely unconcerned by the irony of being legal adviser to Presidents of other Opposition parties has seemingly ditched his long time ally
2] Witness Dube, Dr Khupe's aide & Spokesperson for 10 long years also ditched her & now is Spokesperson of the Dougie led MDC-T.
Sen Phugeni,Dr Khupe's current Spokesperson has seemingly ditched her camp & accepted Dougie's election & perhaps his appointment as Witness' deputy
3] Others such as Giles Mutsekwa, the famous "shumba yaMnangagwa" Blessed Chebundo (who just recently lost a ticket to represent the @mdczimbabwe in Kwekwe Central) & current Gweru legislator Brian Dube have seemingly "ditched" Chamisa and are in the Mwonzora MDC-T camp.
In the context of how @mdczimbabwe was decimated through this junta project, all in the name of #democracy, #constitutionalism & #protecting the legacy of MT, who simply should be allowed to rest peacefully for he has no more role in the land of the living
2] If the end has ever justified the means, then the "illegality" of appointing @nelsonchamisa as VP & heir apparent, (with Mudzuri as some buffer) was a necessary evil.
With all his well documented misgivings, Nero leads the only significant, authentic & united MDC faction.
3] I bullishly put my head on the chopping board through the prediction attached below
Argued:
a) the MDC-T EOC wasn't likely to be held this year
b) it would be chaotic in the event that it was
Even sarcastically threatened to post my nudes (@M_Jay94)