Staff Reporter

Former MDC-Alliance Dangamvura/Chikanga constituency Member of Parliament (MP), Arnold Tsunga has blasted the opposition politics in Zimbabwe comparing it to “kindergarten politics”.

Tsunga made these remarks on the sidelines of the Africa Electoral Justice Network Third Annual Meeting held at Elephant Hills, Victoria Falls on 01 February 2024.

His sentiments follow Nelson Chamisa’s recent resignation, as the leader of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), which left that party in confusion and chaos reigning supreme. Tsunga mentioned that the opposition political parties in Zimbabwe have failed to unite Zimbabweans and to present an alternative to the ZANU PF Government.

“Looking at what is happening within CCC leaves Zimbabweans without any hope of a strong opposition political party that could dismantle ZANU PF from power,” said Tsunga to this publication.

He further expressed his regret over what he termed, “wasting time” in opposition politics as he had neglected his profession as a lawyer.

Tsunga, further opined that Nelson Chamisa had failed to lead opposition politics, hence he should totally disengage from politics and let others lead. He suggested that Zimbabweans should try Job Sikhala for the opposition leader position.  He asserted that Job Sikhala could fill the void left by Chamisa as he seems to be commanding support after his recent release from prison.

According to Tsunga, opposition political parties in Zimbabwe would find it difficult to remove ZANU PF from power. He further pointed out that the implosion of CCC is not surprising as Chamisa erred when he led a party without a constitution. He bemoaned the failure by Chamisa to foresee that a political party without a constitution or structures was bound to be manipulated.

Tsunga insisted that Nelson Chamisa shoulder the blame for the recall of parliamentarians by CCC interim Secretary General, Sengezo Tshabangu. He claimed that Tshabangu grabbed an opportunity to recall those MPs, when he found out that CCC had no legal binding document that could deter him.

“In politics one has to be strong and always on alert against character attacks from those in political competitions and not take politics as a kindergarten playground,” remarked Tsunga.

Meanwhile, Tsunga has declared that he will not be going back to politics any time soon, but will remain focused on his legal profession.