Online Reporter
Dr Obert Moses Mpofu
WE have finally entered an age of progressive politics in Zimbabwe.
This is all that Zimbabwe needs.
However, Zimbabweans have always been progressive, and recent events have been testament to that.
For the first time in a long time, the opposition has seen the light.
They have now come to the realisation that we all need to be united and speak with one voice to drive our nation forward.
Zimbabwe is clearly experiencing a renaissance.
This has been a long time coming.
We only have one Zimbabwe.
So, why not, in spite of our perceived differences, work together for the benefit of our glorious nation?
For years, calls for a patriotic opposition have often fallen on deaf ears, until now.
There seems to be an awakening and realisation that, if we are all to band together in spite of our divergent views, then Zimbabwe will prosper.
Such progressive and nationalist inclination is truly remarkable and should be commended.
Zimbabwe comes first and we should protect her interests at all costs.
Nothing else matters except our country’s prosperity and improved livelihoods for our people.
The recent tour of Pricabe Farm by parliamentarians from across the political divide is quite telling.
More than anything, it showed how Zimbabweans are willing to put their differences aside and engage meaningfully for the benefit of our nation.
It is such unity that is despised by our detractors.
I am quite sure that recent developments in Zimbabwe’s political landscape, where the nation’s political parties are finding consensus on issues of national development, has left our detractors with a bitter taste in their mouths.
All Zimbabweans are now playing an active role in pursuit of the country’s interests. We are truly in the golden age of our politics as a nation.
We must continue on this trajectory.
Together, united as a nation, there is truly nothing that we cannot do.
Our possibilities are endless.
We will certainly achieve the impossible.
It is quite refreshing how mature politics is now prevailing in our country.
We are at a point in our journey where all efforts should be channelled towards uplifting the great people of this nation.
It is evident that, as we move in this regard, those that are not inclined towards the progress we are making will be left behind and forgotten.
It is time for those who truly love Zimbabwe to stand up and be counted.
We are all expected to play our part and contribute to this nation’s development.
What His Excellency, President Dr ED Mnangagwa, has done for Zimbabwe in just a few years has changed the country’s trajectory forever.
The fruits of his efforts are there for all to see.
It really takes great effort and dedication to place one’s country ahead of self-interest.
It seems sacrifice has been, and will always be, at the centre of Zimbabwe’s story.
So much was sacrificed to attain our independence.
Up until now, there are more sacrifices that are being made to ensure that our future is bright.
The renaissance we are currently experiencing is remarkable.
We have come a long way, and we still have a long way to go.
Everyone should strive to ensure that our dreams are turned into reality.
Notwithstanding the different political values we might have, there should be no greater priority than Zimbabwe.
A new dawn is upon us.
Let us channel all our energies towards ensuring that our nation’s prosperity is guaranteed.
We have so much to lose if we do not stick together for Zimbabwe’s sake, and we have everything to gain from being united.
I am confident that the era we are entering is one where there is less opposition as to the trajectory of our great nation.
Future generations are set to benefit from the era of mature politics, where we all agree as to where we want to take our nation.
Everyone must play a positive role to achieve that, in spite of our differences.
After all, we are all Zimbabweans, and there is but one Zimbabwe that we should all play a collective role towards uplifting.
Dr Obert Moses Mpofu is an academic and the Secretary-General of ZANU PF. He writes in his own capacity.
