ZimEye reports that nearly 60 ZANU PF youths in Bikita were allocated residential and commercial stands after endorsing President Mnangagwa's term extension at a rally, which allows him to stay in power beyond 2028. The allocation was made by local authorities in Bikita district in a move that critics say rewards political loyalty and undermines democratic processes. Local accounts reveal the allocation as a direct reward for political loyalty, reinforcing patronage networks, and the stands are in a prime location, increasing their value. This practice is common in Zimbabwe's ruling party, where public resources are used to secure support. This transactional governance undermines democratic processes and entrenches a system where public goods are exchanged for political support, deepening Zimbabwe's crisis of legitimacy, threatening political stability, eroding public trust, and is a hallmark of authoritarian governance.
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