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Dr Ibbo Mandaza backs Simba Makoni in 2008 Zimbabwe Elections

In this 2008 interview with SABC, political analyst and academic Dr. Ibbo Mandaza shares his insights as Zimbabwe’s election results slowly filtered in and the prospect of a presidential runoff became increasingly likely. Speaking from the perspective of the Simba Makoni camp, Mandaza reflects on the delicate behind-the-scenes negotiations that were expected to unfold, given that Makoni’s share of the vote held a few crucial cards in the balance of power. At the time, Dr. Mandaza openly backed Simba Makoni for President and was part of Makoni’s political machinery, making his views particularly significant. The discussion raises the question: Was Simba Makoni a spoiler candidate? Many argue that his breakaway candidacy split the opposition vote at the very moment when Robert Mugabe and ZANU-PF were at their weakest, amid an economy in free fall and growing discontent. Could Zimbabwe have transitioned from decades of ZANU-PF rule if the opposition had remained united behind Morgan Tsvangirai? Dr. Mandaza’s analysis provides a window into the political calculations and missed opportunities of that pivotal moment in Zimbabwe’s history. About Dr. Ibbo Mandaza: Dr. Ibbo Mandaza is a respected Zimbabwean academic, publisher, and political analyst. He is the director of the Southern African Political Economy Series (SAPES) Trust and has been an influential voice on governance, democracy, and political transitions in Southern Africa. Known for his sharp insights and independence of thought, Mandaza has often played the role of mediator and commentator during Zimbabwe’s turbulent political periods. 🔔 Subscribe to Zim Old Media TV for more rare political archives, interviews, and election footage: 👉 Subscribe Here    / @zimmedia1980