Thabani Mpofu Slams Moral Decay Under Mnangagwa
Renowned constitutional lawyer Advocate Thabani Mpofu has sparked fierce debate across Zimbabwe’s political and religious circles with a stinging rebuke of the country’s moral collapse under President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s administration. Mpofu, known for representing opposition leader Nelson Chamisa in the 2018 Constitutional Court election petition challenging Mnangagwa’s legitimacy, expressed deep concern over Zimbabwe’s spiritual decay.
In a widely shared social media post, Mpofu accused Zimbabwean Christians of lacking firm conviction and readily yielding to prevailing trends under Mnangagwa’s rule. “ZANU PF under Mnangagwa has arguably been the best test to Christianity in Zimbabwe,” he wrote, drawing parallels to the biblical figure Daniel, who resisted royal bribes. Mpofu criticized Christians for succumbing to greed and political patronage, saying, “The love for material possessions is overwhelming, and professed principles are frequently abandoned when tempted by gifts – cars.”
Mpofu further suggested that Christianity itself has become a major obstacle to Zimbabwe’s democratic and ethical liberation struggle. “A nation whose moral heartbeat is compromised by all species of irregularity cannot be trusted to make the right choices,” he wrote. His comments were met with mixed reactions, with some praising his boldness and moral clarity, while others accused him of weaponizing religion for political ends.
The controversy surrounding Mpofu’s comments reflects a deepening national dilemma in Zimbabwe, where personal enrichment increasingly takes precedence over truth, justice, and collective responsibility. Mpofu’s principled stance on matters of constitutionalism and public ethics has earned him respect across the political divide, despite past associations that have drawn scrutiny.
Mpofu’s latest comments tap into broader public frustration with corruption, poverty, and the culture of silence in Zimbabwe, stirring necessary questions about the nation’s soul as it heads toward a turbulent political season.
