IS THIS THE MDC WE KNOW?

When the MDC was formed in 1999 it received unflinching support from supporters who were frustrated by Mugabe's rule characterised by human rights abuses,looming poverty and the absence of the rule of law.This was an opportune time for people to voice out their concerns through a swift and democratic vehicle called the MDC.The MDC became such a formidable force to reckon with through extolling efforts and support from its supporters.Tsvangirai did not rise to power simply because he had any political clout but because the people were frustrated by void and null promises made by Mugabe that have not been fulfilled after independence.The inclusive government has offered  the MDC a platform where they can fulfill their democratic struggle of improving the lives of many people who have sufferered political and economic neglect by the self enriching regime of Mugabe and his cronies.Pulling out of the inclusive govenrment is an ill-advised step and a gaffe.Morgan Tsvangirai was harangued by some of his members at their party's 10th annivessary who wanted the MDC to pull out of the Inclusive government.The MDC must realise that this is an opportunity that comes once in a lifetime especially when dealing with ZANU PF which carefully calculates its every move.There is need for a paradigm shift in MDC's "tactics and strategies" this time when dealing with ZANU PF.MDC's main prognosis has been its failure to speak  in harmony and with one voice.ZANU PF has identified the Achilles Heel of the MDC and has capitalised on it.Whenever there is unneccessary confusion within the MDC camp ZANU PF apologists and loyalists always take a scorn on MDC.What the MDC needs right now is to get its house in order and revert back to its old self where it was tough,thorough and informed.The people of Zimbabwe are pinning their hopes on MDC if a democratic,peaceful and free Zimbabwe is to be achieved.This is also their time to represent the people,speak for the people and act for the people.Pulling out of the deal is a slap in the face to the people of Zimbabwe and really shows a lack of foresight coupled by tunnel vision.They must put structures in place in their party so that whenever they release statements they wont be any contradiction among themselves.The people who have suffererd torment,hunger,violence death and abductions are waiting on the MDC to take them out of  these dire conditions that have stood firmly against them for 29 years