UNITA leader challenged over Cabinda policy
An open letter urges the opposition leader to consult Cabinda's people and diaspora.
An open letter addressed to the leader of UNITA challenges the party's approach to Cabinda. The author, writing from Folha 8, states that for over two decades, Cabinda has been a site for opposition electoral strategies. The letter criticizes UNITA for presenting projects for Cabinda without prior consultation with its people.
The author admires the UNITA leader's political courage and past positions on Cabinda, despite their debatable nature. The letter specifically references the leader's recent economic vision for Cabinda, presented without internal popular consultation. It suggests UNITA should gather popular contributions from Cabinda's municipalities for submission to the Angolan parliament.
The writer argues that UNITA should not rely on a few deputies or supporters to decide Cabinda's future. The letter also highlights the overlooked Cabindan diaspora in Europe, urging the UNITA leader to engage with them. The author challenges the leader to directly discuss and listen to Cabindans both at home and in Europe.
Why it mattersThe people of Cabinda and its diaspora are directly affected by political strategies and decisions made by Angolan opposition parties like UNITA.