President Emmerson Mnangagwa demoted Obert Mpofu from his powerful Secretary General role to a lesser ICT position within Zanu PF's leadership structure. Party officials suspect Mpofu possessed inside knowledge about a recent corruption dossier that named high-ranking government figures. Jacob Mudenda, formerly the Speaker of the National Assembly, assumed Mpofu's former responsibilities as the new Secretary-General.
Party activist Tonderai Chidawa accused Mpofu of failing to maintain unity among fractured membership ranks. Chidawa questioned why the dossier omitted Mpofu's name, despite naming other officials, such as Wicknell Chivayo and Kudakwashe Tagwirei. Grassroots supporters across Matebeleland provinces celebrated the leadership change, according to local reports. The reshuffle highlights growing tensions between Mnangagwa and Vice President Constantino Chiwenga as both camps position themselves for future control.
Party activist Tonderai Chidawa accused Mpofu of failing to maintain unity among fractured membership ranks. Chidawa questioned why the dossier omitted Mpofu's name, despite naming other officials, such as Wicknell Chivayo and Kudakwashe Tagwirei. Grassroots supporters across Matebeleland provinces celebrated the leadership change, according to local reports. The reshuffle highlights growing tensions between Mnangagwa and Vice President Constantino Chiwenga as both camps position themselves for future control.
