Malundo Kudiqueba
Alternation
Is when power changes hands between different parties or leaders, but without any deep change in the system, political culture, or governance priorities. In other words, the people in charge change, but the corrupt structure remains.
Example: If the MPLA leaves and UNITA steps in, but corruption, cronyism, abuse of power, and broken promises continue, then there was alternation without alternative.
Alternative
Is when a new vision of governance arises, with concrete ideas, transparent practices, and a true break from the vices of the past. An alternative is not just a new party — it’s a new way of doing politics, based on integrity, innovation, meritocracy, and a focus on the common good.
Humbly, I advise: stop talking about alternation and start talking about alternative. Because alternation without structural change is like changing the lock on your house but leaving the door open for the same thief. If UNITA doesn’t understand this difference, maybe it’s because, deep down, it’s not that different from the MPLA. UNITA has been repeating the word “alternation” like a sacred chant — without knowing what it means.
If UNITA wants to be different, it must start by speaking differently. If it insists on “alternation,” then maybe it doesn’t really want to break with the MPLA — just take its place.
Let’s be clear: if UNITA only wants to replace the MPLA in order to repeat its methods, then we have no opposition — we have succession. No change — just recycled vices.
If UNITA truly wants to govern Angola, it must stop selling illusions wrapped in worn-out words.
The people do not want a photocopy of disaster with new ink. They want an original. They want an alternative.
History does not forgive those who trade hope for political marketing. And the Angolan people are tired of parties that claim to be different until they sit in the same chair — and do exactly the same thing.
So, call UNITA. Explain the difference between alternation and alternative. And if they don’t understand, maybe they were never that different from the party they claim to want to replace.
Angola doesn’t need a change of names. It needs a change of conscience.
Birmingham, May 10th, 2025
Malundo Kudiqueba
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