Deliberately I chose not to run for office as an
independent candidate because I am a staunch advocate for a grand coalition
(involving political parties & other organizations/movements). Not only that,
it's a public secret that I support and obviously serve my brother and mentor
Nelson Chamisa.
I worked with some of these guys who are going to run for
council seats under POVO. Our efforts towards pushing to be absorbed into the
alliance did not yield much. No headway could be made.
My honest position is that both sides have somewhat valid
reasons.
In as much I have misgivings over the manner in which the
process was handled, I still resolutely believe that we need to fight ZANU - PF
from one corner rather than in silos. The proliferation of political parties
and independent candidates is concerning and in some cases senseless.
Admittedly, there are justifiable reasons in some instances. After all,
everyone has the right to make any form of political choices within the
confines of our constitution.
Bar the skullduggery, kindergarten pettiness and even
myopic resistance I have encountered in my quest to contribute from the
standpoint of convergence or even to merely serve the people's President, Chamisa,
I will continue doing my utmost best. Besides, it is my belief that leadership
does not start and end in council or Parliament. I don't need to be in
Parliament to prove my leadership mettle. I will lead and be the change where I
am.
Ultimately, it will be amiss for me to watch while false
conjectures and explanations are proffered regarding some of these individuals.
I have read with disdain how individuals like Mawarire are being lampooned by
some as ZANU - PF agencies for choosing to run as independent candidates. Based
on what I know, having been involved in some of these processes one way or
another, I can categorically confirm that these are merely individuals who feel
they can contribute towards changing people's lives.
Of course, I don't agree with the path they chose. To me, a
grand coalition/alliance is what we need to dismantle ZANU - PF but I find
politics premised on lies and dishonor detestable.
I wish these POVO guys all the best.
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