Members of the Renamo party in Gaza province are protesting against leader Ossufo Momade, demanding his resignation and that of provincial delegate Felix Tivane. They accuse the party of corruption and a lack of internal dialogue, vowing to continue protests until their demands are met. The situation has escalated into altercations between the factions.
On Thursday, members of Mozambique’s former rebel group, Renamo, gathered at the party’s offices in Xai-Xai, the capital of Gaza province, to demand the resignation of party leader Ossufo Momade. The demonstrators, identifying themselves as demobilized former guerrillas, also called for an end to the operations of the Renamo offices.
The protests escalated into altercations, as supporters of Momade engaged with the demonstrators amid exchanges of insults and physical confrontations. The dissenters demanded the removal of not only Momade but also the provincial delegate, Felix Tivane, accusing Renamo of losing its relevance in opposition politics attributable to internal corruption and a lack of dialogue.
Frustrated, they urged for an immediate meeting of the Renamo National Council, pressing for internal change. They characterized Tivane’s behavior as “arrogance,” while Tivane claimed that the dissenters were attempting to destabilize the party. The demonstrators vowed to sustain their protests at the Xai-Xai office until Momade is removed as president of Renamo.
The demonstrators from Renamo in Gaza province have voiced grave discontent regarding the party’s leadership under Ossufo Momade, citing internal corruption and a deteriorated status in opposition politics. Their actions underline a critical demand for leadership change and an urgent call for dialogue within the party. Continued unrest highlights significant divisions that could impact Renamo’s future, illustrating the pressing need for cohesive internal relations.
Original Source: clubofmozambique.com
