D.Mars

It does not require retired officers to surrender their voices at the gate. A Commander-in-Chief who is confident in his mandate does not need Temba Mliswa to threaten his retired generals on his behalf. If the President has concerns about what has been written or said, there are proper channels. Formal. Institutional. Dignified. Not this not a politician grandstanding on social media, waving the prospect of recall like a club. You have gone too far. Not because you challenged us challenge is healthy, and we are not fragile men. You have gone too far because you have attempted to use the military chain of command as a political weapon, and that is a line that must not be crossed in any democracy that takes itself seriously. Zimbabwe is bigger than your ambitions. The Constitution is bigger than your loyalties. And the men you are trying to intimidate have already given more to this country than your remarks suggest you understand. Step back. Recalibrate. And the next time you wish to weigh in on matters of military conduct and constitutional duty do your homework first. — Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Winston Sigauke Mapuranga Zimbabwe National Army(Retired)