Dissent Within Mozambique’s Renamo Movement Escalates in Gaza

Dissent among members of Mozambique’s Renamo party has led to protests in Xai-Xai, demanding the resignation of Ossufo Momade and the provincial delegate Felix Tivane due to claims of internal corruption and lack of dialogue.

Demonstrators from Renamo, Mozambique’s former rebel movement, gathered at their offices in Xai-Xai, the capital of the southern Gaza province, on Thursday. They called for the resignation of party leader Ossufo Momade, asserting that they were demobilized former guerrillas and demanded the closure of the Renamo offices. The protest escalated into verbal and physical altercations between the demonstrators and Momade’s supporters.

The dissenting members expressed their belief that Renamo has lost its status as the preeminent opposition force due to internal corruption and a lack of dialogue during Momade’s seven-year leadership. They insisted on an urgent meeting with the Renamo National Council and the immediate removal of Momade from his position. Furthermore, they criticized Felix Tivane, the provincial delegate, accusing him of arrogance.

In response, Tivane claimed that the dissenters were attempting to destabilize the party. The protesters vowed to maintain their demonstration at the Xai-Xai office until Momade is removed from his position as president of Renamo.

In summary, dissent within Mozambique’s Renamo movement has surfaced prominently, with former guerrillas calling for leadership changes and expressing dissatisfaction towards the current governance. The protests reflect broader issues of internal party dynamics and allegations of corruption. The situation is poised to continue as the demands for a national council meeting and leadership overhaul persist.

Original Source: clubofmozambique.com