The weekend saw important campaigns being carried out in Bulawayo and Gweru. New Zimbabwe reports that Tsvangirai had "30000" supporters in Bulawayo, and has pictures to prove it.Simba Makoni amassed at least 8000 supporters in Gweru, and according to eyewitness accounts, the visit was well worth the effort on his part.
Two parties coming out in full force for the people to choose. Two ideologies offering change to the Zimbabwean public.
People are brought once again to the selection platform, where they should decide whether they sink or swim. Morgan Tsvangirai came atop the raging horse of people's discontent in 2000. Apart from preying on the anger and despair of the multitudes, it appears little else has been solved.
Many will say they were better off in 2000 than they are now, as equally others would attest they were much more liberal before 1980. Do we need to be constantly reminded of our anger and despair so that we vote with our tummies, and not with reason?
One feels the greed inherent in MDC's campaign through the way it wants to keep on hogging the limelight. Tsvangirai is creating a breed of supporters who will not be tolerant to other forces that may be essential in the growth and development of the country. Tis this, this greed, this cry and hunger for control, that we need to check before all is lost.
Simba Makoni is and will continue to be touted as what the doctor ordered. His acknowledgement of the existence of other forces of good will is a realization that Zimbabwe will not go it alone.
Election campaigners need to wake up to the fact that the electorate is going to play a deciding role. Gone are the days when we were cowered into showing support. The time for growth, freedom, development, is now!
