via Mugabe keeps Zim guessing…begs for patience 7 December by Edgar Gweshe
President Robert Mugabe left delegates guessing when he withheld the announcement of his two deputies as well as the party’s National Chairman during the last day of the Zanu (PF) Sixth National Congress on Saturday.
Mugabe pleaded for patience from the delegates present saying the party would convene a politburo meeting on Wednesday or Thursday when the announcements would be made.
He, however, confirmed Mutasa’s ouster when he said he would have to choose a replacement for him.
“On Wednesday or Thursday, we shall convene a meeting were we are going to choose the two Vice Presidents as well as National Chair and we are also seeking someone who will do the job that was being done by Mutasa.
“So I urge you all to be patient,” said Mugabe.
Justice Minister, Emmerson Mnangagwa is tipped to replace Mujuru although some of our sources are of the view that Mugabe could spring a surprise.
Mugabe however announced the names of ten people he had appointed to the party’s central committee as provided for in the party’s amended constitution.
The ten are Supa Mandiwanzira, Pupurai Togarepi, Arguy Georgias, Absolom Sikhosana, Mudhomeni Chivende, Sikhanyiso Ndlovu, Charles Tavengwa, Walter Mzembi, Josephine Gandiya and Simbarashe Mumbengegwi.
COMMENTS
You plan on concluding your divide and rule campaign by showing all and sundry (including those pesky Chinese who are delaying funding ZimAsset with their succession, anti-corruption etc. demands) that you alone are the glue that keeps Zanu PF together, beloved by all the party faithful as thee sole presidential candidate; that you are the crusher of corruption, the fulcrum of the revolutionary party, magnanimous in victory, forgiving you foes and binding them together..but how to do that when the one vanquished half has stolen your thunder by refusing to play ball, not showing up at the climax?? So, we postpone and reschedule..
Mugabe may have wanted to use congress to show his strength, but he only showed his weakness. He has no support even in the party.
He just wanted to please his girl one more time. The only appointment done was that of grace.