Nomadismo político nos partidos com representação na Assembleia da República: o caso da Frelimo, Renamo e MDM no período de 2008 á 2019

Abstract

This paper, analyses the factors that lead political actors to move from their parties to join other parties or to run as an independent. The period from 2008 to 2019 is part of the time frame for this study's analysis and the problem that arises is that The problem is that elections, be they local or general, are often preceded by situations of "political nomadism". nomadism, especially for parties with representation in the National Assembly. Parliament. The other fact is that "political nomadism" has occurred mainly on the eve of local or general elections. However, the way the way it has happened and the length of time it has taken, has raised mistrust and doubts about the suitability of politicians. the suitability of politicians. The central argument of this study is that the way in which parties function internally, combined with vested interests, explain "political nomadism". nomadism". In terms of conducting the work under analysis, it is based on a qualitative methodological research. qualitative methodological research. Thus, we are guided on the basis of inductive logic and the data raised or collected for the realization of the work resulted in the discussion documentary and bibliographical research, complemented by semi-structured interviews. interviews. Through the data collected, this work showed that nomadism In addition to being common in parties with parliamentary representation, on the one hand it is the result of particular interests and on the other hand, institutional factors