Political Reporter
In a sweeping turn of political events, Witness Dube, the erstwhile National Information and Publicity Secretary of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) led by Douglas Mwonzora, launched a biting critique against opposition parties in Zimbabwe and pledged his allegiance to ZANU PF.
Dube, who recently dumped the opposition party, was in Centenary, Mashonaland Central Province for President Mnangagwa’s Star Rally.
In a frank discussion following his dramatic departure from MDC, Dube lambasted the opposition factions for their deviation from founding principles and an alarming focus on leadership squabbles and individual profit.
Dube depicted the opposition as "demigod-led organizations" with unstable underpinnings, susceptible to collapse in the event of key leaders' departure.
The Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) and the MDC, Dube asserted, had drifted from their original purpose of job creation, transforming into platforms for securing political funding for their leadership.
Contrastingly, Dube lauded ZANUPF for its steadfast commitment to national development, particularly under President Mnangagwa's leadership. He extolled the ruling Party's pursuit of a forward-thinking agenda, emphasizing its evident zeal for reform and self-improvement.
According to Dube, ZANU PF is the only party displaying a sincere passion for self-transformation. In stark contrast, he accused opposition parties of resorting to extreme propaganda to retain relevance.
Dube's shift of allegiances happens at a critical juncture, as Zimbabwe gears towards the Harmonized General elections scheduled for August 23, 2023. His criticism highlight potential hurdles the opposition parties might face in the upcoming polls due to their lack of unity and organizational competence.
Dube's exit from the opposition mirrors a similar move made by Edmore Gomba of the Democratic Opposition Party (DOP) who has expressed support for Raj Modi, the ZANU PF candidate for the Bulawayo South Constituency.
Gomba attributes his shift to the development projects initiated by the ZANU PF Government under President Mnangagwa's leadership. He urged fellow opposition members to consider supporting ZANU PF candidates, contending they are better positioned to steer progress in the region.
In the wake of these defections and the looming elections, the political dynamics in Zimbabwe continue to unravel, underscoring the complex battle for power and the looming challenge of rallying public support.
