By Paul Nyathi

Former splinter People’s Democratic Party Deputy President who resigned from the party a fortnight ago has been linked to the Robert Mugabe steered opposition National Patriotic Front.

Sikhumbuzo Ndiweni who quit the Luciah Matibenga PDP claiming that he was not being regarded in his position, is reported by sources as recruiting for the new party in Bulawayo.

Though Ndiweni denied the rumour, the sources provided ZimEye.com with evidence of social media, WhatsApp, message with indications of him selling the NPF ideology to some of them.

Speaking to ZimEye.com, Ndiweni said that he had not given a thought joining the new party though it could be a possibility.

“In politics there are no permanent enemies only permanent goals and objectives,” he said.

“I haven’t given that a thought since my forces drastically moved to Businesses, including Farming in Nkayi.”

Ndiweni said that though he is resorting to farming he has not quit mainstream politics as he intends to contest the upcoming elections as an independent.

“Am contemplating standing in Entumbane Makhandeni constituency if I come back into politics, though Nkayi People have been asking me to stand in their constituency,” he said.

Asked why he quit the Matibenga led party, Ndiweni said that the party added no value to his political life.

“I wanted to help grow PDP in rural Areas.
Unfortunately things didn’t work out and am not given to complaining daily,” he said.

“I knew its was going to be impossible to work in PDP and PRC. I don’t agree with how things are done there.”

“There is no respect for protocol, poor communication, no clear road map, no visibility of PRC campaign on the ground in urban areas whatsoever and even worse in the rural areas,” said Ndiweni.