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.