Staff Reporter
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has implored the SADC regional leaders to unite against counter revolutionary forces which are angled at eroding he gains of independence.
Addressing the Summit of Heads of State and Leaders of Liberation Movements , President Mnangagwa, who is also the Zanu PF First Secretary, urged former liberation movements to stand united, defend their shared legacy and ensure their continued relevance as champions of the people.
“Counter-revolutionary forces have doubled-up antics to divide and fragment our movements. They are unrelenting in their nefarious quest to obliterate Liberation Movements from the political radar of our region,” he said.
“Our democracy, freedom and independence did not come on a silver platter. The infrastructure that denied us democracy and independence has mutated and expresses itself in numerous forms. These include through interference in the internal affairs of our parties and governments; sabotage of our economies; and at worst, covert support of conflict and war, in our jurisdictions.”
President Mnangagwa warned against internal divisions and manipulation by foreign interests.
However, the President emphasised the need for liberation movements to draw strength from their rich history of struggle, describing it as their greatest teacher.
He noted that the millions of people across the region, who continue to look to liberation movements with hope for a better future, should serve as a constant source of inspiration and resolve.
“The responsibility and duty to build brighter and more prosperous countries for the next generation lies with us, Liberation Movements. Let us, therefore, bravely and unapologetically re-assert and re-commit ourselves to defending our founding values, independence, sovereignty, freedom, democracy and equality.
“We are the only tried, trusted and dependable drivers of socio-economic justice, development and regional stability. The people’s power shall always remain firmly secure, under the governments of Liberation Movements,” said the President.
