Presidential spokesperson George Charamba rejected accusations from political activist Temba Mliswa on Monday after criticism about alleged disloyalty to President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Mliswa claimed Charamba wrote Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's speech at the ZANU-PF conference in Mutare on Friday, and the address contradicted party positions on the 2030 political agenda. The former Norton legislator cited Charamba's conduct from the Mugabe-Mnangagwa succession period as evidence of betrayal patterns.
Charamba dismissed the claims and stated he would only acknowledge Mliswa after he rejoins ZANU-PF or wins an election. Analysts noted the exchange demonstrates factional tensions between Mnangagwa and Chiwenga supporters. Speculation arose after Chiwenga's speech criticized corruption allegations and challenged Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi's presentation. The dispute reflects succession debate challenges facing party officials navigating internal conflicts.
Charamba dismissed the claims and stated he would only acknowledge Mliswa after he rejoins ZANU-PF or wins an election. Analysts noted the exchange demonstrates factional tensions between Mnangagwa and Chiwenga supporters. Speculation arose after Chiwenga's speech criticized corruption allegations and challenged Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi's presentation. The dispute reflects succession debate challenges facing party officials navigating internal conflicts.
