The tumultuous, ferocious, and questionable Zanu PF election primaries underscore a frightening pattern of political decay. This grand political party, once a beacon of resistance, now languishes in despair and illegitimacy, reeking of parasitic tendencies. The magnitude of this disarray serves as an ominous prelude to the potentially turbulent national elections looming on the horizon. This evolving predicament ought to evoke concern for its symbolic representation of the extent of political paralysis infiltrating the nation, indicative of a glaring absence of the rule of law.

The recent Zanu PF primaries were marred by an abhorrent display of violence, rigging, abductions, and intimidation. This raises an unsettling question: what could possibly warrant such vile behaviour to secure a public office? The answer perhaps lies in the irresistible allure of unfettered power and wealth – the spoils of office that induce a propensity for violence.

Moreover, one wonders whether the tendencies manifested by the individuals in this controversial political enterprise might seep into national politics, resulting in grave consequences such as governmental paralysis and, worse still, state failure and collapse.

The forthcoming national elections, it is feared, may mirror the chaotic nature of the Zanu PF primaries. The escalation of state-sanctioned and sponsored violence, resulting in abductions, assaults, and even fatalities, is not entirely improbable. This grim prediction hinges on the allure of political office, which promises unchecked power and ill-gotten wealth.

Those in power have the capacity to plunder and loot, enriching themselves at the expense of the nation’s finite fiscal and non-renewable natural resources. The law of the land, once revered as supreme, is being systematically debased and mutilated, creating a legal void and giving rise to a climate of lawlessness.

The equality that once stood before the law is now replaced by legal discrimination, with biased, compromised, and militarised courts resorting to lawfare to undermine the recently resilient opposition. The opposition remains dedicated to the welfare of the oppressed masses, a responsibility neglected by the current administration for over four decades.

This commitment to welfare has led to improvements in the provision of essential services. However, it faces the perilous ambition of the ruling party to create a one-party state, where corruption and looting are rampant. The vibrant and robust rule of law that once prevailed is now unrecognisable, highlighting the urgent need for reform and the restoration of legal order in the country. The chaotic primaries of Zanu PF should serve as a stark warning, prompting us to prepare for potentially turbulent times ahead.