By Staff Reporter
Opposition leader Herbert Chamuka has called for political unity as a first step to solving Zimbabwe’s economic woes.
Chamuka, leader of the People’s Unity Party (PUP) said that the country’s dire economic situation demands an end to political bickering and a new era of cooperation.
“The economy is a ticking time bomb, and we can’t afford to wait any longer for action.
“It’s time for President Mnangagwa to put aside his differences with the opposition and work towards a unity government that can tackle our economic challenges head-on.”
His call for unity comes as Zimbabwe faces widespread unemployment, a poor health system and the current crippling El Nino induced drought has worsened the situation.
With Zimbabwe’s future hanging in the balance, Chamuka believes that now is the time for politicians to put aside their differences and work towards a common goal.
“We can’t keep playing the blame game while our country burns. We need to come together and find solutions, not just point fingers and make promises. The people of Zimbabwe deserve better, he said.
“My message is one of urgency and cooperation, and Zimbabwe’s economic crisis requires a collective response,” Chamuka added.
By working together, Chamuka believes that politicians can find creative solutions to the country’s problems and restore hope to a desperate population.
“Let’s put the country first and politics second. We owe it to ourselves, our children, and future generations to get this right,” he said.
Chamuka cited former CCC leader Nelson Chamisa’s repeated promises that the Southern African Development Community (SADC) would intervene to solve the country’s political problems, but nothing has come to pass.
“Chamisa has been saying since last year that SADC would come and solve all our political problems, but now that President Mnangagwa is the chairman of SADC, which SADC is going to come to Zimbabwe to solve our political tensions?” Chamuka asked.
“It’s just a waste of time to focus too much on political issues when the citizens of this country have bigger, neglected problems.”
Chamuka stated that the country’s economic crisis, and poverty are more pressing concerns that require immediate attention.