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Zanu-PF to decide on Speaker of Parliament
10 Sep 2018 at 12:03hrs | Views
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called for a snap meeting Monday of his Zanu-PF party's politburo reportedly to make a decision on who will be Speaker of the National Assembly as well as Senate President.
Sources within the ruling party that got a two-thirds majority in general elections two months ago said while current Speaker Jacob Mudenda still has a chance, outgoing Finance minister Patrick Chinamasa is in with a shout.
"Mudenda is hanging in there but it's not cut and dry for him. Chinamasa could be appointed Speaker," a source privy to the internal manoeuvres said.
"There is however no chance of survival for (Senate President) Edna Madzongwe given her age (75) and relationship with (former President Robert) Mugabe.
"She will definitely be relieved of her duties. There is talk that Mudenda could be moved to fill in Madzongwe's current position (as Senate President)."
Party secretary for legal affairs Paul Mangwana confirmed the meeting was on.
Sources within the ruling party that got a two-thirds majority in general elections two months ago said while current Speaker Jacob Mudenda still has a chance, outgoing Finance minister Patrick Chinamasa is in with a shout.
"Mudenda is hanging in there but it's not cut and dry for him. Chinamasa could be appointed Speaker," a source privy to the internal manoeuvres said.
"She will definitely be relieved of her duties. There is talk that Mudenda could be moved to fill in Madzongwe's current position (as Senate President)."
Party secretary for legal affairs Paul Mangwana confirmed the meeting was on.
Source - newzimbabwe
