Friday, January 18, 2008

WHO REALLY WAS JOSHUA NKOMO?

When it comes to the man Joshua Nkomo's legacy, history and achievements a lot of people have different opinions. Who was really was this man and what was his philosophy? Was he a champion of the people or not. Was he a unit er of the people or not. Mdala remains a mystery to the younger generations. Some people think he was an imperialist, yet to us he seemed to be a nationalist. How can the youth connect the ideas of the freedom fighters. What lessons can we learn from the movement. Could it be that Father Zimbabwe is misunderstood?

What position should he have taken at famous Lancaster House agreement? Did the British use him? Did he lose connection with the people. Did he listen to the people or did he just did not care. Was he right to stop Ntumbane. What happened to ZAPU properties? Is there any one person who can attempt to shed light on the life and legacy of this man?

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

1-we can take him as a true democrat in that he accepted defeat nad was prepared to work for/with the chosen gvt.
2-he was never used but his principles and beliefs were taken advantage of.
3-yes he was right for the sake of the civillians and other reasons that will follow