President Robert Mugabe’s nephew and one of the key leaders of the secret G-40 grouping, Patrick Zhuwao, has threatened to beat up a vice President Emerson Mnangagwa aide.
Zhuwao made the threats during the launch of the launch of the $10 million Youth Fund in Harare Wednesday, where he was tasked to introduce Tabeta Malinga Kanengoni the Minister of State in vice President Phelekezela Mphoko’s office.
No Tuesday, a youth grouping linked to Mnangagwa the Zimbabwe Youth Action Platform, said it was going to humiliate the G-40 team which include Zhuwao Zanu PF political commissar Saviour Kasukuwere, politburo member Jonathan Moyo and Zhuwao in public.
The Mnangagwa sponsored youths said the three were also disrespecting war veterans and needed to be disciplined.
“You have not been sent by war veterans, do not come tell me that you have been sent by war veterans, if they are genuine war veterans they will come and speak to me as they have always done.
“Do not think that you can come here and threaten me especially at a press conference; if you are courageous come here and I will deal with you.
The Mnangagwa allies said they will bar the G-40 from attending state factions including the National Heroes Acre.
“You say you will not allow me to visit the Heroes Acre where my mother Sabina was buried, are you serious?,” lashed Zhuwao.
“Go back and tell those who you are representing that they should come here to me and I will deal with them,” he said.
Zhuwayo, Kasukuwere, Moyo and Philip Chiyangwa are pushing for Grace Mugabe to succeed her 92 year old husband President Robert Mugabe.
They are fighting against Mnangagwa and Chris Mutsvangwa who lead another faction.