Terrence Mawawa, Bikita|As the powerful First Lady Grace Mugabe returns, members of her G-40 team here have threatened to suspend and dismiss anyone linked to battle torn Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
In a move that could seal the Team Lacoste’s fate here, Zanu PF officials linked to the Grace Mugabe controlled G-40, resolved that anyone linked to Mnangagwa would be barred from participating in party activities.
Addressing party supporters at an explosive inter-district meeting here last Saturday, Zanu PF Masvingo Provincial Political Commissar, Jeppy Jaboon, warned party members all those who oppose Mrs Mugabe would be fired from the party.
“We are fed up with this Team Lacoste. Let me make it clear that in Zanu PF we all rally behind President Mugabe and his wife.We do not tolerate anyone who comes here to oppose the First Family. If you are linked to Team Lacoste, be warned because we will deal with you. We will fire you without hesitation and we do not mind your position.
“All those who belong to the Team Lacoste are sellouts. Even politburo members have to shape up.There are people who say they like the President and not his wife. Let me warn you -that must come to an end. If you like the President, then you have to like Dr Grace as well,” said Jaboon.
Mrs Mugabe is expected to resume her controversial meet the people rallies this week. It is understood the First Lady will address a rally in Bulawayo this week.
Mrs Mugabe has in the past used her high-octane rallies to blast her political foes in and out of the party.
One of her sympathisers, Harare South MP, Shadreck Mashayamombe, all but confirmed Mrs Mugabe’s presidential ambitions when he described the President’s wife as a God given angel.