The controversial Forever Associates Zimbabwe (FAZ), a shadowy organization condemned by SADC electoral monitors for its role in violent coercion during Zimbabwe’s 2023 elections, has come forward to deny that ZANU PF Youth League deputy chair Lewis Matutu’s X (formerly Twitter) account was hacked. This follows the circulation of a cryptic post attributed to Matutu that warned of impending violence and unrest across Zimbabwe.
Matutu’s now-deleted post read:
“Three nights ago, I had a very scary dream about our motherland Zimbabwe, chaos and violence all over the country with people killing each other in a merciless manner like wild animals. Men of cloth, please pray for our country Zimbabwe. I rarely miss when it comes to dreams, and this particular dream makes me nervous and shaken, for it shall come to pass. As I received it, sharing makes me feel relieved and vindicated.”


The post caused a firestorm on social media, with many interpreting it as a direct acknowledgment of the growing discontent within Zimbabwe under President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s leadership.
In response, FAZ tweeted:
“His X account was hacked. Be factual.”
However, the explanation was met with widespread skepticism, as the cryptic post aligns with increasing reports of unrest and dissatisfaction among citizens over Mnangagwa’s perceived stranglehold on power. Critics of FAZ argue that the denial is part of an attempt to silence dissent within ZANU PF ranks or control the narrative surrounding Matutu’s alarming statement.
ZimEye questioned FAZ’s claim in a tweet:
“Are you not the hacker, @faz_trust, who has hacked the X account after Lewis Matutu’s announcement of this Mnangagwa-Armageddon message that indicates the end of the ZANU PF leader is nigh?”
FAZ, already under fire for its involvement in violence and electoral manipulation, faces growing scrutiny over its role in this latest controversy. The organization was previously condemned by SADC observers for undermining democratic processes in Zimbabwe, and its involvement in this incident has reignited debate over its shadowy tactics.
This development comes at a time of heightened tensions in Zimbabwe, with signs of internal factional battles within ZANU PF and widespread public dissatisfaction. As the fallout from this incident continues, many are left questioning the stability of Mnangagwa’s leadership and the increasing cracks within the ruling party.– ZimEye