MDC-T president Nelson Chamisa has expressed his support for a Ndebele King saying that Zimbabweans must respect cultures and traditions. This comes after the government blocked the coronation of Bulelani Khumalo as the successor to King Lobengula saying that it was unconstitutional. Chamisa also spoke out against tribalisation and “Shonalisation” of Zimbabwe. Speaking at a rally in Dete, Chamisa said,
We cannot, for example, have the continuation of a situation, for example, where the majority of judges are from Mashonaland . . . this has to come to a stop and we are not apologetic about that. We want a Zimbabwe which reflects who we are as Zimbabweans.
It should never be about tribe and after my two terms of office, I would love to ensure that I leave a Ndebele president.
What is the problem? Let us allow the king to be put in place. It’s all about a people’s culture and tradition.Our cultures and traditions have to be respected, and that way we are going to be stronger as a nation. The government must also find closure to the Gukurahundi issue.
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