Write the name of the leader ruling zimbabwe since 1980?why cannot his rule be called democratic and explain any two reason.
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The ruler who has been ruling Zimbabwe since the 1980's is Robert Mugabe.
He is one the people who has been ruling for a very long time. He came into power through an African National Union movement and was one of the key negotiators in the 1979 Lancaster House Agreement as well.
However, his government and country are not considered to be a proper legitimate democratic one, due to the following reasons:-
1- A democratic society is the one in which the government is elected for the people and by the people. But the case over here is that despite elections being held every year only one party wins.
2- In every democratic society there is the ability of freedom of speech. This is because in a dictatorship saying anything against the state used to be considered as treason. Since, in Zimbabwe people don't have the liberty of complete freedom of speech it may be considered not to be fully democratic.
Robert Mogave has be en ruling Zimbabwe since 1980.It can't be called as the democratic rule bcoz
Ever since Zimbabwe attained independence from white minority rule in 1980, it has been ruled by Zimbabwe African National Union - Patriotic Front (ZANU - PF) led by its leader Robert Mugabe. In all the elections held since independence this party has always been the winner. In fact, in spite of his popularity Mugabe uses unfair practices in the elections. The constitution of the country has been amended several times by his government to make the president more and more powerful but less accountable towards the country and its citizens. Public protests in the country have been declared illegal. Television and radio are controlled by the Mugabe Government. Opposition party leaders are harassed. Journalists of newspapers are harassed who write against the government. The government has ignored even court decisions which went against the government on different occasions.
Popular governments can be undemocratic and popular leaders can be autocratic. Zimbabwe and Robert Mugabe are clear examples of this. Although, the elections are held regularly in Zimbabwe but regular elections are not a guarantee for a democracy. Elections should be held regularly and fair, so that citizens can change the rulers in case they are not satisfied with their performance.
Hence, Zimbabwe cannot be called a democracy.