ZANU-PF UNDER FIRE FOR BLOCKING VOTERS’ ROLL
The ruling political party in Zimbabwe, ZANU-PF, has been accused of withholding the critical voters’ roll. Many believe that this is part of a plan to stay in power illegally. ZANU-PF, which has been in power for decades, is now facing serious criticism. It is described as a corrupt and authoritarian group that only cares about its own self-enrichment. The party is seen as one that loots the country’s resources and ignores the needs of the people. This has caused problems in the country, and some fear it may lead to instability and crises in the region, much like what is happening in parts of West Africa.
Despite these accusations, ZANU-PF claims it is the most loved party in the country. However, their actions suggest otherwise. The party has closed down political space, making it difficult for opposition parties to function. The political situation in Zimbabwe has become polarized and toxic. Critics say that ZANU-PF has captured the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), the body responsible for running elections. They accuse ZANU-PF of filling ZEC with people who are loyal to them and not chosen based on merit. These people are said to be working to keep ZANU-PF in power, no matter the cost to the country.
ZANU-PF’s critics believe that the upcoming elections will be rigged in favor of the ruling party. They say that this is all part of a plan to create a one-party state, where ZANU-PF remains in power forever. This plan also involves the judiciary, which has also been accused of being biased and working in favor of ZANU-PF. The courts, which are supposed to be independent, are seen as being controlled by the party. This has caused a lot of anger and frustration among the people of Zimbabwe, who feel that their votes will not count in a free and fair election.
ZANU-PF’s critics are also angry about how the party has treated the country’s resources. The ruling elite in ZANU-PF is accused of looting both public funds and the country’s natural resources. They are said to be doing this to stay rich and powerful, while most Zimbabweans suffer. The country’s economy is in bad shape, and public services like health care and education are in a terrible state. Many people believe that this is because the leaders of ZANU-PF care more about themselves than they do about the people they are supposed to serve.
The situation in Zimbabwe is worrying, and many people believe that if ZANU-PF continues on this path, it will lead to a crisis. Some fear that the country could become as unstable as parts of West Africa, where countries like Mali and Burkina Faso have been hit by serious problems. Zimbabwe has not reached that point yet, but the fear is that it could happen if the country’s political leaders do not change course.
The critics of ZANU-PF are calling for change. They want the voters’ roll to be released and for the elections to be fair. They also want the judiciary to be independent, so that the courts can make decisions based on the law, not on what ZANU-PF wants. Many people in Zimbabwe are tired of corruption and want a government that works for them, not against them.
The ruling party has shown no signs of making any changes. It continues to push its agenda, and it seems determined to hold onto power, no matter the cost. This has left many people feeling hopeless about the future. They feel that without a change in leadership, Zimbabwe will continue to suffer, and the people will continue to be ignored.
As the elections approach, the world will be watching Zimbabwe closely. The outcome of these elections will not only affect Zimbabwe but also the entire region. There is still hope that change can come, but for that to happen, ZANU-PF must be held accountable, and the voters must be allowed to have their voices heard. If not, Zimbabwe could be heading for more difficult times ahead.
This piece insults the intelligence of Zimbabweans by suggesting they are too weak to choose their leaders. The people have consistently voted for ZANU-PF because they trust it more than fractured opposition parties. The judiciary and ZEC are not ‘captured’; they are fulfilling their constitutional duties. The opposition must stop hiding behind excuses and start presenting real policies instead of crying foul before every election.
This is exactly the crisis Zimbabwe faces: an election without trust is just a ritual, not democracy. The voters’ roll belongs to the people, not to ZANU-PF. If the ruling party blocks transparency, it confirms what everyone already knows, they intend to rig. And the saddest part is that while politicians fight to protect their power, millions of Zimbabweans are being crushed by poverty and hopelessness. Well said.
Powerful and eye-opening. The situation is clear ,ZANU-PF is not governing, it is looting. It has reduced institutions like ZEC and the judiciary into tools of survival, not service. The suffering of ordinary people, hospitals without medicine, schools without resources, and roads falling apart, all come back to this one cancer: a ruling elite that steals elections to protect its grip on wealth. This article connects the dots perfectly.