ZANU PF boss Christopher Mutsvangwa just slammed Information Minister Jenfan Muswere for talking out of turn about party election results. Mutsvangwa sent an angry message to Muswere on April 7 because the minister went on TV and told everyone who won the Women's League vote in Manicaland province. The big problem? Nobody permitted him to share those results before party leaders checked them first.
Mutsvangwa made it clear that government ministers cannot discuss internal ZANU PF business unless his department says it's okay. He wrote that Muswere's announcement broke the rules and tried to skip important steps in how the party handles election results. The statement basically said Muswere wanted to bypass normal talks with party leaders, which goes against ZANU PF's constitution. Mutsvangwa flat-out declared the early announcement worthless.
The message from Mutsvangwa stressed that only his department can speak officially for ZANU PF. He promised the real, final results would come from the proper channel - his office - when everything was actually ready. Muswere hasn't said anything back about being called out like this. Many people point out this fight shows how mixed up government and party communication have become in Zimbabwe, creating confusion about who speaks for what.
This public fight between top officials comes during a rough patch for ZANU PF. Parliament just shut down suddenly because some lawmakers planned to try removing President Mnangagwa from office. Political experts believe Mutsvangwa's harsh words might show deeper fights happening between different groups inside the ruling party. These internal battles matter a lot as Zimbabwe heads toward national elections scheduled for 2028.
The clash highlights how tense things have become among ZANU PF leaders as they struggle with power challenges. With several factions reportedly fighting for influence, every public communication becomes politically charged. The battle between the party's official spokesperson and the government's information minister reveals cracks in what should look like a united front to voters.
Mutsvangwa made it clear that government ministers cannot discuss internal ZANU PF business unless his department says it's okay. He wrote that Muswere's announcement broke the rules and tried to skip important steps in how the party handles election results. The statement basically said Muswere wanted to bypass normal talks with party leaders, which goes against ZANU PF's constitution. Mutsvangwa flat-out declared the early announcement worthless.
The message from Mutsvangwa stressed that only his department can speak officially for ZANU PF. He promised the real, final results would come from the proper channel - his office - when everything was actually ready. Muswere hasn't said anything back about being called out like this. Many people point out this fight shows how mixed up government and party communication have become in Zimbabwe, creating confusion about who speaks for what.
This public fight between top officials comes during a rough patch for ZANU PF. Parliament just shut down suddenly because some lawmakers planned to try removing President Mnangagwa from office. Political experts believe Mutsvangwa's harsh words might show deeper fights happening between different groups inside the ruling party. These internal battles matter a lot as Zimbabwe heads toward national elections scheduled for 2028.
The clash highlights how tense things have become among ZANU PF leaders as they struggle with power challenges. With several factions reportedly fighting for influence, every public communication becomes politically charged. The battle between the party's official spokesperson and the government's information minister reveals cracks in what should look like a united front to voters.
