Zimbabwean opposition leader, Morgan Tsvangirai has said that Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote’s $400 million investment cannot rescue his country’s economy.
The opposition leader made the remark while addressing close to 3 000 party supporters who thronged the Nharira Business Centre in Chivhu, Mashonaland East province on Saturday to celebrate the party’s 16th anniversary; NEW ZIMBABWE reports.
He said Dangote’s investment was a drop in the ocean as it cannot rescue the country’s battered economy.
”This country does not need $400 million but $15 billion to implement an actual economic turnaround programme. Yes, if Dangote wants to bring his little monies to invest let him come but the truth of the matter is that the country’s economy cannot be rescued as long as Mugabe maintains his grip on power”.
”There was euphoria within Zanu PF about the issue of Dangote investment. They almost gave him many wives,” said Tsvangirai.
Tsvangirai said there was nothing much President Mugabe can do to reverse the misfortunes of the country.
”Some people said I was boasting that I have the keys to unlock the economy. I am not the one with the keys. The keys are in the hands of someone who is locking and unlocking, locking and unlocking. That person is a major stumbling block to the transformation of the economy and our country”.