Mnangagwa's power base weakened

The ugly fights emerging within the Liberation War Veterans' Association (ZNLWVA) are weakening President Emmerson Mnangagwa's power base since ex-combatants played a key role in his ascendance to the throne.

Meanwhile, war veterans in Mashonaland East have refuted claims that they are pushing for ZNLWVA chairman Christopher Mutsvangwa's ouster, saying they only learnt about it on social media.

Recently, the State media reported that Mashonaland West and East provinces had called for Mutsvangwa's ouster over allegations of undermining and disrespecting their patron President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

ZNLWVA provincial chairperson for Mashonaland West province Cornelius Muoni confirmed the resolution by the war veterans who met in Chinhoyi, accusing the firebrand politician of sowing divisions within the party.

Yesterday, Matengo said they only learnt of the province's position on social media and said war veterans were rallying behind their national leadership and urged people to respect the constitution.

More to follow...