After their summit, the AU have decided, unashamedly, that GNU is the way forward for Zimbabwe. How can African leaders fold their hands while the death toll in Zimbabwe keeps its upward surge? Does it mean that the rogues of this world should have their way? What lessons are we leaving for Africa? What doctrine are we extolling? Mugabe lost his elections on March 29. And then from there to June 27, the socio-economic and political scene in Zimbabwe further receded into the grotto. No way that man could have won. According to Independent MP, Prof Jonathan Moyo, defending Mugabe is like defending a dead donkey.
Then there was a reign of terror, confirmed by civic society leaders and the MDC. Death squads were, and are on rampage, killing, burning, maiming, at will. Over 90 MDC supporters have been killed. NGOs that extended humanitarian aid to an economically emaciated populace were banned from executing their works of charity. So when African Union leaders congregate to talk about unity, what do they mean? How far should hypocrisy go before it is rapped?
An election that took over a month before results were announced was lauded within 48 hours. A miracle, eh, Thabo Mbeki? A political resurrection, aha? So Mugabe deserves to be in a government of national unity (GNU) because he coerced the rural populace into voting for him? Is it because he traded the vote for the bullet? So democracy my leg! If you are voted out of power, kill people and you will be restored back to office. Because we all have to be accountable to society.
So by 2013, how many Zimbabweans will still be alive? During the 2013 elections how many more will be killed? Numbers, numbers, numbers and numbers.
Kill for power. Beat, maim, and instil terror? What a shame!
By Abel Dzobo (edzaidzobo@yahoo.com)
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