Former Prime Minister and President of the main Zimbabwe opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) Morgan Tsvangirai spoke to Nehanda TV’s Lance Guma during a visit to London in October 2013.
The interview covers a wide range of subjects. The former trade union leader answers questions about the controversial July 31, 2013 elections, senior party leaders calling for him to step down, did the MDC get too comfortable in the coalition government?
How was Zanu PF able to rig the poll right under their noses when the MDC was also in government? Is he facing a rebellion by dispossessed former white farmers who are members or supporters of the MDC and are disgruntled with his failure to stand by them? It’s also alleged the MDC went into the elections with its smallest ever budget compared to Zanu PF’s over $100 million, is this true we asked him?
Has he lost the zeal to confront Zanu PF given the differences between his now measured style and his previously confrontational trade union days? What’s his reaction to the lawsuit by writer David Muzhuzha who is claiming $200 000 from the MDC claiming he coined the party name at its formation in 1999.
