Terrence Mawawa Chiredzi| Chiredzi South MP, Rtd Brigadier Kalisto Gwanetsa escaped death by a whisker last week.
In a development party insiders suspect could be a plot to eliminate one of Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s close allies, the legislator’s vehicle was hit from behind by another vehicle last Thursday while he was travelling from Gweru to Chiredzi.
The accident happened around 7pm 35km before Triangle. As factional battles continue to rock the ruling party Zanu PF, there are strong indications the accident could be an attempt on the MP’s life.
His vehicle was badly damaged after being hit from behind by the vehicle that was trailing his Ford Ranger. Gwanetsa, who survived another accident last year when his vehicle was side swiped at an intersection in Harare, said his vehicle rolled several times after being hit from behind. “I was coming from Gweru and my vehicle was hit from behind around 7pm,” said Gwanetsa.
He would not be drawn into indicating whether he suspect foul play in the accident. However, party insiders told ZimEye.com this week there was a plot by the Central Intelligence Organisation to eliminate Mnangagwa’s top allies ahead of the annual conference scheduled for Masvingo in December. “There is a plan to eliminate Mnangagwa’s perceived allies.This is just a warning shot ,”claimed the party insider.