Terrence Mawawa, Chiredzi

Controversial Masvingo State Minister Josaya Dunira Hungwe, who is well known for having a loose tongue, has warned the opposition that President Emmerson Mnangagwa will not cede power if he loses the coming elections.

Officiating at a government programme in Chiredzi on Tuesday, Hungwe surprised all and sundry when he deviated from the main agenda and began to campaign for the ruling party.

Hungwe said Mnangagwa assumed power because of his military background.

“A soldier is always a soldier, you have to remember that. Our President is prepared to shoot those who want to stand in his way.

You have to remember that the man is a trained soldier and he can shoot wayward elements. Do you think he can just hand over power? It’s not easy.

We plotted the former President’ s removal from office- yes it was our baby,” charged Hungwe.