A PROMINENT former member of the MDC, Pishai Muchauraya, says he crossed the floor to Zanu PF because of unfulfilled promises and a lack of seriousness on the part of opposition leadership.
Muchauraya was officially confirmed a Zanu PF member during a recent cell verification meeting held at Folkington Farm Cell in ward 33 of the Makoni South constituency on Saturday.
A founding member of the MDC led by the late Morgan Tsvangirai, Muchauraya served as the Member of Parliament for Makoni South from 2008 to 2013.
In an interview with NewsDay, Muchauraya cited deep-rooted frustration with the opposition movement as the primary reason for his defection.
“For the opposition, it cannot always be about making promises without action and producing results,” he said.
“There are a lot of unfulfilled promises made by the opposition.
“The nation and its people now want progress, not political rhetoric.”
Muchauraya criticised what he described as internal party mismanagement and strategic stagnation within opposition parties.
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“The opposition cannot continue to let ideas die in the wilderness without any progress.
“I don’t need to continue being in opposition just for the sake of opposing.
“The good thing about Zanu PF is that if I have an idea, it will be implemented by those in power.
“This is the difference from opposition parties that only talk without delivering.”
Political analyst Gladman Mutasa said Muchauraya’s defection underscored growing dissatisfaction within opposition ranks regarding their strategy and effectiveness.
Since Nelson Chamisa’s recent re-entry into active politics through his Agenda 2026 movement — aimed at revitalising opposition efforts — the debate over strategic direction has intensified.
“While opposition figures like Chamisa are trying to rally support around bold visions for Zimbabwe’s future, there remains scepticism about whether these efforts translate to real change on the ground,” Mutasa said.
He said the shift also highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by opposition parties in maintaining cohesion amid internal disagreements.
“As Zimbabwe approaches critical electoral milestones in the coming years, this realignment could influence voter perceptions and party dynamics nationwide.
“Whether Muchauraya’s move signifies a broader trend or remains
an isolated incident will likely unfold in time.”
