The Lion and The Jungle: Musings From Zimbabwe

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Zimbabwe’s military may not be sophisticated in terms of weaponry and the art of modern warfare, but what it lacks in hardware components, it has compensated for it in maturity, decorum and caution. What could have spilled over to a state of anomie has become a precedence for upholding democratic values in Africa. Mugabe’s initial resistance and the seemingly disappearing acts of “Gucci” Grace Mugabe, his wife is a reflection of the do or die nature of many African leaders who become drunk with power and so insensitive to the yearnings and sufferings of the masses by using state apparatus to hold on to power.

The story of the lion in the jungle in Igbo tradition reflects the African leader’s loss of his territorial powers and strength to the same people he claims to protect. “The Lion claims to be the king of the jungle, but when the jungle is on fire, the lion will be on the run” the proverb ends by asking the question, “can the lion be greater than the jungle? It’s a dance of shame.”

What seems to be a glorious revolution 37 years ago has become an anathema that has made Mugabe a terror to his own people. The Lion (Mugabe) on the run because the jungle can’t accommodate him anymore.
Other sit-tight African leaders who have felt the burning effect of the jungle in Libya, Ivory Coast, Egypt, Senegal in the past should have served as examples of the bounce back effect of power grip. Unfortunately, dictatorial democracy still thrives in the continent. Museveni, Paul Biya, Paul Kagame are still some of the lions who seem to be roaring through the faulty institutions of democracy.

They have used their political width and fervor to manipulate the constitution in their favor, roaring in their jungle while they tear apart anything on their ways. The newly installed president must not fall into the same shoes as his predecessor, for the arm of strength that toppled Mugabe is not yet removed.

The Zimbabwe military has shown that it is committed to defending the country’s constitution and this is where all military establishments must be strong. This is not a case of plotting a coup, it is standing high to save the destiny of a nation whose ‘lion king’ is losing strength, helpless and dying and to salvage what remains of the common destiny from the ‘Guccis’ of this world who seek to take advantage of the loopholes and weakness of a lion on the run.

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