The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) has observed that the mushrooming of new political parties ahead of the 2011 tripartite elections is testimony that people are no longer inspired by the existing political parties.
FODEP information officer, McDonald Chipenzi said with formation of new political parties, Zambians are communicating a message to the existing political parties.
Mr. Chipenzi noted that it is a clear demonstration that people are tired of the same old kind of cheap politics and want to see a new breed of political leaders.
He said people are looking for a different and more objective taste in the national political leadership which can inspire new hope in their lives.
Mr. Chipenzi has since urged political leaders to realign themselves by becoming more objective for the people to appreciate them.
Yesterday a new political party the National Restoration party led by Elias Chipimo Junior was launched with the vision of transforming Zambia.
QFM
It’s true.
Question is, why do we still have large following of these same useless parties. Are people foolish and blind and gullible?
How can MMD, PF and UPND still have huge masses voting for them despite the parties being uninspired? Any new political party needs to address this question. What do people find inspiring about MMD, PF and UPND?
Do voters really know what is best for them. What do they really want, that a political leader should champion. Or are the voters so foolish and gullible that they just follow blindly wherever a political party or leader wishes to take them?
What drives politcs in Zambia, is it people’s aspirations or a leader’s vision for teh country, which they agree to?
Cart pulling the horse? Or horse pulling the cart?