Thread by @Laque_davis

1] Fellow citizen, i'll do something a bit out of character, and publicly address Adv Nelson Chamisa & @CCCZimbabwe.

Adv Chamisa needs to urgently provide decisive political leadership & galvanize citizens in rejecting the nonsensical appointment of those ZEC Commissioners by ED

2] It can't be business as usual, when Mr EDM, a political competitor, appoints the daughter of his deputy, as an electoral referee.

Already, ZEC's Spokesperson, is Jaspet Mangwana, relative to Mnangagwa's Sec for Legal Affairs & Propagandist, Paul & Nick Mangwana respectively

3] It's equally troubling that the other ZEC Commissioners, Catherine Mpofu & Kudzai Shava, are allegedly related to Mnangagwa long time loyalists, Obert Mpofu & Fredrick Shava.

Add them to the list of ex-military officers currently working for the ZEC secretariat.

4] It can't be business as usual, when Mr Mnangagwa responds to growing calls for electoral reforms, through appointing controversial characters to superitend over ZEC.

Regrettably, this is Mr Mnangagwa's way of showing his 2023 election opponents, the political middle finger.

5] These appointments are unacceptable for two reasons.

Firstly, like already stated, its flies against calls for reforms

ZEC shouldn't only be independent. It should be seen as being independent
Appointment of ZanuPF's aligned individuals brings the organization into disrepute

6] Basic principles of running institutions make reference to 'conflict of interest'.

It doesn't matter how "qualified" these individuals are,,,their appointment is controversial & lays grounds for electoral disputes

ZEC is too important an organization, to entertain such games

7] Secondly, for argument's sake, even if the Commissioners are professionals, determined to conduct themselves as such in executing their duties at ZEC, any genuine problems that may arise, will be inevitably interpreted otherwise.

To guard against this, they can't be at ZEC.

8] Here's where @CCCZimbabwe comes in....

For the longest now, the party has been communicating that it has its "eyes on the ball", in response to any & all ZEC shenanigans, enroute to 2023

Inability to respond and/or reluctance in responding, communicates a different message.

9] CCC leaders have to carry the burden of leadership

Was taken aback, when very senior CCC leaders on these streets where also making enquiries on the identities of these new ZEC Commissioners.

The unintended consequence of this, is showing that the institution is out of touch

10] Also, as it stands, there are enough issues with our electoral systems, that fuel voter apathy

Regrettably, it's difficult for citizens, or even CCC, to continue promoting the #RegisterToVoteZW campaign, when Mr EDM is appointing his ally's children as ZEC Commissioners.

11] Once more, CCC has to show leadership & lead a decisive political response to this nonsense.

At the very least, communicate that you're aware of what's unfolding & will respond.

It's better to do something and fail, than to successfully do nothing, and then fail in 2023.

12] Further to this, all other civic society stakeholders intrrsted in the management of our electoral systems should equally express warranted dissatisfaction with this move by Mr Mnangagwa.

Indeed, this isn't just a CCC problem.
Reactions should communicate this reality.

13] At the very least, will be expecting to hear & see CCC Parliamentarians pushing for Parly to register it's dissatisfaction.

Legal remedies should equally be pursued.

Beyond our boarders, diplomatic response should be sought from SADC, AU, & the movement's external allies.

14] We've seen enough investment from citizens, in a yellow Zimbabwe.

Science, through the Afro-barometer survey, have equally shown that citizens want Mr Mnangagwa gone.

ZanuPF can't thus be allowed to once more, derail the quest for change, through another rigged election.

15] Its clearly mad season.

We've already seen controversial constitutional ammendments & judiciary appointments.

We've seen the rise of politically motivated violence to scare of citizens.

Now they're recreating ZEC in their own image, appointing concubines & offsprings.

16] It's sometimes easy to find excuses for a failure to lead, by demanding that citizens 'act'.

'Action' needs to be led.

Those who want to lead, should offer that leadership, in whatever space they find themselves as leaders.

That's the honest truth, isingaputsi hukama.

17] Adv Chamisa, reject this invitation to led the citizens to drink from a poisoned chalice come 2023

If citizens are assured their voice will count, they will come out & decisively speak.

It would be tragic to just watch, as the citizen’s win is shortchanged, again.

enkosi!