President Mnangagwa wants to keep political power by pushing Kudakwashe Tagwirei up the ranks of ZANU PF leadership. People inside the party say Mnangagwa hopes this move will hurt Vice President Chiwenga's support base. The Harare branch of ZANU PF just held a meeting about adding new members to their Central Committee. They talked about Tagwirei, a rich businessman who backs Mnangagwa.
Godwills Masimirembwa runs ZANU PF in Harare. He told reporters everyone agreed Tagwirei should join the Central Committee. "We need stronger leaders right now," Masimirembwa said after the meeting. "Tagwirei knows business very well. He thinks ahead. Our members want him involved, and we'll tell Dr. Obert Mpofu about this decision."
Many people loyal to Vice President Chiwenga feel suspicious about Tagwirei's rise. Chiwenga led the military before politics and has many followers in the party. When Mnangagwa helps Tagwirei rise, he directly challenges Chiwenga's influence. Mnangagwa keeps building a team of loyal friends to fight off threats.
Experts believe Mnangagwa created this plan to balance against Chiwenga's growing power in the party. "He shows everyone he can make his friends important, which weakens any opposition inside ZANU PF," one expert explained. Despite these tensions, Mnangagwa's supporters believe Tagwirei will help them win coming elections. "He brings skills we need," Masimirembwa claimed. The next few months will show if Tagwirei can reach the Presidium, helping Mnangagwa control even more power.
Godwills Masimirembwa runs ZANU PF in Harare. He told reporters everyone agreed Tagwirei should join the Central Committee. "We need stronger leaders right now," Masimirembwa said after the meeting. "Tagwirei knows business very well. He thinks ahead. Our members want him involved, and we'll tell Dr. Obert Mpofu about this decision."
Many people loyal to Vice President Chiwenga feel suspicious about Tagwirei's rise. Chiwenga led the military before politics and has many followers in the party. When Mnangagwa helps Tagwirei rise, he directly challenges Chiwenga's influence. Mnangagwa keeps building a team of loyal friends to fight off threats.
Experts believe Mnangagwa created this plan to balance against Chiwenga's growing power in the party. "He shows everyone he can make his friends important, which weakens any opposition inside ZANU PF," one expert explained. Despite these tensions, Mnangagwa's supporters believe Tagwirei will help them win coming elections. "He brings skills we need," Masimirembwa claimed. The next few months will show if Tagwirei can reach the Presidium, helping Mnangagwa control even more power.
