Any analysis of the monopolisation of power by political parties in Zimbabwe; 2005-2015: a case of Zanu-pf and MDC-T

Abstract

Monopolisation of power by political parties has been a common feature from the past decades and has managed to grab much attention regionally and internationally due to its devastating effects. In Zimbabwe power monopolisation by political parties is the order of the day and the devastating effects of power monopolisation are clearly evidenced by the country’s political and economic deterioration. The study proffer the background on how power monopolisation started and its developments in Zimbabwe the study analysed the causes and devastating effects of power monopolisation by political parties in Zimbabwe. The researcher also assessed and exposed the roles of the actor’s central in the monopolisation of power process. The study was carried out targeting political parties mainly ZANU-PF and MDC-T. The researcher used both qualitative and quantitative research designs. Questionnaires were used to enrich the research. Data was gathered from targeted population and it was presented in tables, bar graphs and line graphs. Several respondents argue that, monopolisation of power is the best ingredient of corruption and it compromises policy formulation and implementation as the party monopolising power can sacrifice the economy for political survival. The study recommends that more should be done by political parties and actors central in the monopolisation of power process to create an environment which is free from power monopolisation in Zimbabwe.