Zanu PF Youth League Boss Sends Chilling Warning To Church Leaders Opposing Mnangagwa’s Third Term
25 January 2025
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By A Correspondent

Zanu PF youth league official Taurai Kandishaya has issued a stern warning to church leaders who recently spoke out against President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s bid for a third term in office.

Earlier this week, a group of church leaders issued a joint statement calling on President Mnangagwa to respect the country’s constitution and refrain from attempting to extend his rule beyond the stipulated limits. The statement came as hardliners within the ruling Zanu PF party have been pushing for Mnangagwa’s tenure to extend past its constitutional end in 2028.

In response to the church leaders’ stance, Kandishaya took to Facebook on Friday, declaring a chilling warning: “Musafarise. Church must know pekutangira nepekugumira, if they choose politics then ngavasacheme.”

His cryptic message, loosely translated as “Do not interfere. The church must understand where it begins and where it ends. If they choose politics, they will have no room to complain,” was widely interpreted as a direct threat to those opposing the President’s third-term bid.

Kandishaya’s statement has sparked significant controversy, with critics arguing that such comments reflect the increasing political pressure being placed on religious organizations in Zimbabwe.

The church’s involvement in politics has long been a sensitive issue in the country, with many fearing that the government may use intimidation to silence opposition from various sectors of society.

As the debate surrounding Mnangagwa’s future continues to grow, this latest warning from a prominent youth league figure signals escalating tensions between the ruling party and those who seek to hold it accountable to the constitution.