Calls for a one-party state in Zimbabwe have gained attention among war veterans and some members of society, with supporters arguing that such a system would only be effective if cadres from the former liberation movements, ZAPU and ZANU, work together to revive the Unity Accord. Some believe this approach would restore influential government and party positions to former ZAPU members, who say their representation has diminished under President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s administration.
The Unity Accord, signed by the late President Robert Mugabe and Vice President Joshua Nkomo, once ensured ZAPU's participation in key roles, including the vice presidency, the Home Affairs Ministry, the ZANU-PF chairmanship, and the position of Speaker of Parliament. Ex-ZIPRA cadre Max Mkandla said that with opposition parties losing ground, Zimbabwe should consider a one-party state, modeled after China and Russia, which he claims could benefit all citizens if implemented equitably.
Mkandla emphasized the need to restore key positions to ZAPU cadres, especially in Matabeleland, and criticized elections as costly and divisive. He suggested compiling a list of qualified ZAPU representatives for inclusion in a unified government and called for national workshops to discuss the proposal. Similar views were expressed by Abigale Mupambi, who urged opposition leaders to join ZANU-PF in forming a unified national government, arguing that electoral politics have failed to achieve peace or development.
The Unity Accord, signed by the late President Robert Mugabe and Vice President Joshua Nkomo, once ensured ZAPU's participation in key roles, including the vice presidency, the Home Affairs Ministry, the ZANU-PF chairmanship, and the position of Speaker of Parliament. Ex-ZIPRA cadre Max Mkandla said that with opposition parties losing ground, Zimbabwe should consider a one-party state, modeled after China and Russia, which he claims could benefit all citizens if implemented equitably.
Mkandla emphasized the need to restore key positions to ZAPU cadres, especially in Matabeleland, and criticized elections as costly and divisive. He suggested compiling a list of qualified ZAPU representatives for inclusion in a unified government and called for national workshops to discuss the proposal. Similar views were expressed by Abigale Mupambi, who urged opposition leaders to join ZANU-PF in forming a unified national government, arguing that electoral politics have failed to achieve peace or development.
