The Sunday News
Dr Obert Moses Mpofu
By following America’s model of democracy, have we been worshipping on a false and sullied altar? If so, then such altars must be desecrated. As Gaza bleeds, America is torn apart. Indeed democrat Presidents from the “progressive democracies” seem to be war mongers and harbingers of chaos and death.
Let us remember that it is by Barrack Obama’s hand, a democrat, that one of our greatest leaders from mother Africa was murdered by mercenaries in broad daylight. At the instigation of America, Libya has become a forgotten wasteland. It has been pillaged so much the country stands no chance of ever recovering and regaining its former glory. It therefore begs the question that how pure are the Democrats and how is it that they claim to be the embodiment of democracy. It does not take much to realise that if it were up to them, then all of us would have been wiped out from the face of the earth. The only excuse required is an abuse of “human rights accusation”. I need not mention Iraq, Libya, Afghanistan and a host of other countries that have greatly suffered at the hands of those bent on ensuring that there is eternal subjugation on us.
Will there be atonement for all the sins that have been committed by the so-called proponents of democracy and will there be atonement? Will our people get justice? Chances are this is highly unlikely.
The world has turned dark and our detractors have gained so much influence that anyone who dares to oppose is quickly dispatched and done away with.
By investing time in the American model of democracy, have we been worshipping false gods? I am inclined towards affirming that, indeed we have. Whatever reaction and action from the rest of the world with regards to the haemorrhaging that has been happening in Gaza, this is a moment that the world’s morality will be truly tested.
The so-called fountain of “democracy” which we thought for so long to be pure and the giver of life is in actual fact contaminated. The Americans have contaminated the world with their holier-than-thou approach. Ukraine burns and it’s all thanks to them, and now Palestine has been added to the list. It is only those with a true conviction to stand with the truth and a strong moral obligation for justice that will make a difference in this world. South Africa’s triumph at the International Court of Justice is indeed a true testament of the fact that those who defend the truth and justice will always prevail. Still odds are against those who stand for justice, Israel and America refuse to abide by the ICJ’s judgement and still continue their onslaught on Palestine unabated and with impunity.
Who knows who will be next. It could be any of us. Where America goes, death follows. Washington and her allies are indeed the grim reapers and the harbingers of death. Whether by war, sanctions or the use of international financial institutions, America has been able to cause the demise of one too many once great nations. It seems self-determination and the desire to see one’s people succeed is the greatest criminal offense in the eyes of the detractors and this is punishable by invasions, war and total destruction.
We are but wary of all these shenanigans. The six sister parties of the Former Liberation Movements of Southern Africa (Chama Cha Mapinduzi, Zanu-PF, ANC, Swapo, MPLA and Frelimo) have decided to strengthen their bond in defence of our liberation gains. We are aware of attempts to divide us but we will stand firm and defend ourselves from the attacks of the enemy. No divisions will succeed for what binds us is more than what could ever separate us. The band is indeed sticking together.
Our own democracy that we have built together with our people is what we should rely on going forward. We should not be lectured on this corrupted version of democracy that is soiled in the blood of innocent people. It is time for Africa to finally be heard as the enemy has now finally shown its true colours. It is now evident that indeed, all this time we were actually right.
l Dr Obert Moses Mpofu is an Academic and the Secretary General of Zanu-PF. He writes in his own capacity.
