Terrence Mawawa|Former Masvingo State Minister Josaya Dunira was a surprise absentee at his successor Ezra Ruvai Chadzamira’ s inauguration party.

The lavish inauguration party has been held at the Civic Centre in Masvingo today.

The veteran politician Hungwe’ s absence was striking to the eye and ruling party officials were at pains to justify his failure to attend the inauguration.

“Cde Hungwe is expected to join us anytime from now.He will be with us shortly.He has indicated that he has a tight schedule but he will be here soon,” claimed a senior Zanu PF official.

Addressing thousands of Zanu PF supporters at the inauguration party the President of the Chiefs Council Fortune Charumbira applauded President Emmerson Mnangagwa for offloading tired political figures.