Mnangagwa rescues Zanu-PF bigwigs
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Loading... - Kiano Maiyo
- 04 Apr 2023
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President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday rescued some of his allies who lost in the party's recent primary elections, with Information Communication Technology (ICT) minister Jenfan Muswere bouncing back after losing the Makoni West ticket to Moses Ruwona in Manicaland province.
The politburo sat for the second time in a few days to deliberate on the just-ended party primary elections that saw several bigwigs and Mnangagwa's allies falling by the wayside.
The party then ordered re-runs in constituencies were rigging, intimidation and violence were alleged.
So far, the party has confirmed results of only five provinces, Harare, Bulawayo, Manicaland, Mashonaland Central and Matabeleland North.
Yesterday, two re-runs were ordered in Churu and Mbare constituencies in Harare where violence erupted during polling last week.
Addressing journalists after the politburo meeting, Zanu-PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa said Muswere was now the winner in Makoni West.
Muswere is a close ally of Mnangagwa and is a friend to Mnangagwa's sons. Read More…
