Nelson Chamisa, former opposition leader, faced intense backlash on social media after tweeting about introducing high-speed rail networks in Zimbabwe amidst a corruption scandal involving businessman Wicknell Chivayo. His tweet, which garnered over 653,000 views, read: “A DAILY BULLET TRAIN TO & FROM WORK…You could literally work anywhere from any part of Zimbabwe.” Many criticized him for being out of touch with the nation’s struggles.
Zimbabweans expressed disappointment and frustration on social media, accusing Chamisa of ignoring the country’s most pressing crisis. Some longtime supporters voiced disillusionment, while critics demanded accountability.
Many Zimbabwean expressed frustration under his tweet :-
-“I have been one strong supporter of you as a leader, but this is a lack of vision and timing. Grand corruption is exposed in the country, & you choose to talk of high-speed trains?” – @Uncle_Tau
– “You’re so out of touch with the people’s reality. Bullet trains are a very good infrastructure. However, our country is dealing with ridiculous corruption right now, and the cost of living is extremely high.” – @andre_rabit
Roughly 24 hours later, Chamisa posted another tweet addressing corruption, but critics argued it was too little, too vague, and far too late. He wrote: “CORRUPTION STINKS—A FISH ROTS FROM THE HEAD… For almost 27 years, I’ve stood firm against corruption in all its forms.” Some supporters welcomed the statement, while critics argued it was too vague and overdue.
This isn’t the first time Chamisa has faced controversy. He was previously implicated in a Harare City Council land scandal, with allegations of stripping the council of land to finance party activities. Chamisa denied the claims, calling for evidence to be presented before the inquiry.
Nelson Chamisa is a Zimbabwean politician who served as the President of the Citizens Coalition For Change and previously led the Movement for Democratic Change Alliance. He was the MDC Alliance’s candidate for president in the 2018 general election and has been a key figure in Zimbabwean politics.
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