By Political Reporter-Local Government Minister and ally of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Daniel Garwe, has publicly endorsed Mnangagwa for continued rule, describing his leadership as divinely appointed.

Garwe emphasized that removing Mnangagwa from power would be no easy task, as he is “anointed by God.”
Speaking to a gathering of councillors, Garwe linked the ruling party’s Vision 2030 agenda to divine intervention. “Vision 2030 is not just the President’s plan; it is born from divine visions. The one who anointed him, God, shows him these visions,” Garwe declared. “Leaders are chosen by God, and we, the people, are here to support what God has chosen for us. This is why, no matter how much you want to fight the anointed leader after elections, he will still stand.”

Garwe’s remarks came on the first day of Zanu PF’s annual conference in Bulawayo, where growing tensions between Mnangagwa and Vice President Constantino Chiwenga are expected to dominate.

The two have been vying for control of the party, with Mnangagwa accused of reneging on a 2017 agreement to step down for Chiwenga after they jointly orchestrated the military coup that ousted long-time leader Robert Mugabe.

Reports indicate that Mnangagwa has been actively mobilizing his supporters to block Chiwenga’s ascent to power.

Tensions are anticipated to escalate further at the conference, as Chiwenga’s backers have vowed to challenge Mnangagwa’s faction, accusing them of obstructing the Vice President’s path to power in the 2028 elections.

This is not the first time Zanu PF’s internal power struggles have erupted into conflict.

Since the 2017 coup, divisions between Mnangagwa and Chiwenga have deepened, with both men leading opposing factions within the party.

The latest attack on Chiwenga has raised fears that internal strife could destabilize Zanu PF as Zimbabwe approaches future elections.

The timing of this conflict is particularly delicate, as Zimbabwe is grappling with widespread public discontent over the worsening economic situation.

Rampant inflation, rising unemployment, and deteriorating living conditions have ignited unrest across the country, adding further pressure on the ruling party as it faces an increasingly frustrated electorate.

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