Farai Dziva|Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa says Zanu PF has a sound relationship with the church since the days of the liberation struggle but the party will not tolerate criticism from clerics advancing a ” nefarious agenda.”

Despite pressure from international and local groups on government to apologize to the Catholic Bishops, Mr Mnangagwa has indicated there is no need to retract the sentiments expressed by Information Minister, Monica Mutsvangwa.

In his statement on Wednesday, Mnangagwa said the clerics should form their own political parties.

“It is unfortunate to note that men of the cloth are using the pulpit to advance a nefarious agenda for the detractors of our country.Let them form their own parties.As Zanu PF, we are ready for the 2023 elections,” said Mnangagwa.