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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Former Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) president Peter Mutasa said that the organisation will continue to resist capture by the ZANU PF-led government and the creation of a one-party state.<\/p>\n

Mutasa was defeated by his deputy, Florence Taruvinga, a technician with the state-owned power utility Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA), who garnered 73 votes against his 59 in recent elections held under controversial circumstances.<\/p>\n

In a Twitter thread this Monday, Mutasa said he led the ZCTU during a difficult period under a military junta, in reference to the current government led by President Emmerson Mnangagwa which first came to power on the back of a military coup in November 2017.<\/p>\n

Mutasa said it was not a surprise to him that the ruling ZANU PF party and presidential spokesperson George Charamba have been using their Twitter pages to denigrate him and celebrate his defeat. He wrote:<\/p>\n

It has been an honour leading the trade union movement Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions during a difficult period under a military junta.<\/p>\n

We learnt a lot, enjoyed a lot and sacrificed a lot attempting to change the lives of workers of Zimbabwe. Thank you workers of Zimbabwe for this great honour.<\/p>\n

In line with our trade union culture and tradition, l am retired through a democratic process. I congratulated and wished the new leaders well.<\/p>\n

I am not surprised by the joy and open denigration from @zanupf_patriots, @Jamwanda2 and other @ZANUPF_Official supporters.<\/p>\n

@ZANUPF_Official doesn\u2019t believe in democracy and regards all political contests as do or die events. This is why we have a serious political crisis in Zimbabwe.<\/p>\n

Elections determine who leads and there is nothing embarrassing in not being successful in an election.<\/p>\n

The new leadership has a big task representing workers under a failed state. I pledge my support & guidance.<\/p>\n

The biggest danger we face is capture by a ruling party @ZANUPF_Official that aims to create a one-party state.<\/p>\n

@ZctuZimbabwe will always resist this despite who is leading.<\/p>\n

Through our empowerment programs, we managed to groom a lot of young cadres.<\/p>\n

This has resulted in the election of the first female President @FlorenceTaruvi1 and young leadership. This renewal may be good for the organisation.<\/p>\n

We give the new leaders a chance and support.<\/p>\n

Thank you workers of Zimbabwe.<\/p>\n

The struggle continues & hopefully we will attain freedom in our lifetime.<\/p>\n

We have to continue fighting against a repressive state and free ourselves from #dictatorship.<\/p>\n

We must fight against #neoliberalism & #austerity which have put us in misery.<\/p>\n

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