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SADC
summit outcome was inevitable
Zimbabwe
Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU)
November 11, 2008
The Zimbabwe Congress
of Trade Unions has not been surprised by the failure of the SADC
Summit to break the impasse between ZANU PF and the Movement for
Democratic Change. This was inevitable because the two will never
mix, like water and oil as the two parties have a totally different
agenda.
The ZCTU has previously
stated that these so-called talks were as a result of a flawed process
and that only a Transitional Authority needed to be put in place
as Zimbabwe moved towards fresh, free and fair elections. The ZCTU
has been vindicated, as the outcome of the talks has not been what
most Zimbabweans had hoped for. We have always stated that it would
be foolhardy for anyone to trust ZANU PF as ZANU PF and Robert Mugabe
are not to be trusted.
ZANU PF has totally failed
the people of Zimbabwe. They have had the 'War Cabinet'
which dismally failed and then came the 'Development Cabinet'
that did nothing during its tenure. The current cabinet that was
given a lifeline by Mugabe through extension of its term has been
described as the worst by none other than Mugabe himself.
The SADC region leadership
have shown their dictatorial tendencies by ordering that the 'inclusive
' government be formed forthwith and that the Ministry of
Home Affairs be co-managed between ZANU PF and the MDC. The SADC
bloc leaders have shown to be an Old Boys association that stands
by any leader in office and ignore the opposition. SADC has no authority
in imposing its 'SADC Cabinet' on Zimbabwe, as the whole
process though flawed, was all about negotiations. It would seem
the region is failing to understand the problem of the people of
Zimbabwe and would try by all means to want to be seen to be doing
something. The ZCTU says no to this sham of an approach.
The bait being dangled
by SADC, if swallowed, would be unfortunate for the majority of
Zimbabweans as this 'arrangement' does not and will
never reflect the will of the people of Zimbabwe. The will of the
people was reflected by the March 29 2008 elections.
The darkest hour is before
dawn but victory is certain.
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fact sheet
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