ZBC TV Leaks Video Of Justice Minister Ordering ZANU Structures To Pretend Like Mnangagwa’s Clueless Of Motion To Illegally Extend His Term
22 January 2025
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ZANU PF Supporters Reject Mnangagwa Term Extension, Back Chiwenga for 2028 Presidency

By A Correspondent | ZimEye | A faction of ZANU PF supporters has publicly rejected efforts to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term to 2030, declaring their unwavering support for Vice President General Constantino Chiwenga as the party’s future leader.

The controversy erupted following a leaked clip from the state broadcaster ZBC, in which Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi was seen instructing party members to align themselves with a narrative exonerating President Mnangagwa from being behind the contentious term-extension proposal. In the clip, Ziyambi can be heard saying:

the leaked video clip

“When you are asked, you must say we are the ones who came up with the call to lengthen President Mnangagwa’s term… even myself when I shall meet him, I shall sound like he has no clue about it.”

The video sparked outrage among ZANU PF supporters and members who accused Ziyambi of misleading the nation. In a strongly-worded statement, a group of party members dismissed the minister’s claims as “legendary lies” and asserted that there had been no consultation within ZANU PF structures on the proposed term extension.

“No Agreement on Term Extension”

The group emphasized that the party’s main wings—Main Wing, Women’s League, War Veterans, and Youth Wing—had never deliberated or agreed to a term extension for Mnangagwa. They demanded evidence of such discussions, saying:

“Where did we agree as ZANU PF people from the grassroots structures on coming up with this term extension resolution? Don’t lie to us. It never happened.”

Citing the party’s commitment to upholding the Zimbabwean constitution, the statement further rejected the notion of compromising democratic principles for political convenience.

“Chiwenga Is the Future”

In a decisive declaration, the group announced its support for Vice President General Constantino Chiwenga as the party’s preferred candidate for the 2028 presidential race. The statement read:

“Next President is Rt Gen Vice President Chiwenga come 2028, and the rest is cheap propaganda.”

Chiwenga, a key figure in the military intervention that brought Mnangagwa to power in 2017, is seen by some as a natural successor within ZANU PF ranks. The supporters rallied around him with slogans like “Famba Chiwenga Famba” and ”#GoreReGudoGuru” (Year of the Mighty Baboon).

Party in Turmoil

The development reveals deep divisions within ZANU PF as it grapples with questions over leadership succession and internal cohesion. Analysts say the public dissent highlights growing dissatisfaction with Mnangagwa’s leadership amid economic challenges and waning grassroots support.

Efforts to reach Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi and ZANU PF spokespersons for comment were unsuccessful at the time of publication.

The next few weeks are expected to test ZANU PF’s ability to navigate internal disagreements while maintaining a united front. For now, the battle lines appear drawn between those backing Mnangagwa’s extended rule and those who see Chiwenga as the party’s future leader.– ZimEye