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Tsvangirai loyalists planing to attack Madzimure, Mafume, Madzore
06 Mar 2014 at 16:52hrs | Views
Tsvangirai loyalists are planning to attack Willias Madzimure, a senior party member, Jacob Mafume, the legal advisor who is representing Mangoma in the assault case, Shonhe and Paul Madzore, among others seen to be aligned to, Secretary General of the MDC-T Tendai Biti, the Zimbabwean reported.
"After the rally that was held in Budiriro last Sunday, Tsvangirai is planning to hold another one in Chitungwiza soon and youths are saying they want to flush out those opposed to the president. We are having a tough time holding them back," said the source.
Speculation is mounting that Biti could soon lead a breakaway party following a recent visit to South Africa.
Biti is reported to have flown to Johannesburg on Friday in the company of Arnold Tsunga, a party heavyweight from Manicaland and a Harare-based ambassador (name withheld) to meet treasurer Roy Bennett and other top party members.
Lovemore Moyo, the national chair, and Tsvangirai's deputy, Thokozani Khupe, have so far not indicated any preference. But Ian Makone, Tsvangirai's former personal adviser, seems to be supporting Biti.
The Zimbabwean has confirmed that Tsvangirai has suspended the Chief of Staff at Harvest House, Toendepi Shonhe, whom he accused of being aligned to the Biti faction.
"After the rally that was held in Budiriro last Sunday, Tsvangirai is planning to hold another one in Chitungwiza soon and youths are saying they want to flush out those opposed to the president. We are having a tough time holding them back," said the source.
Speculation is mounting that Biti could soon lead a breakaway party following a recent visit to South Africa.
Lovemore Moyo, the national chair, and Tsvangirai's deputy, Thokozani Khupe, have so far not indicated any preference. But Ian Makone, Tsvangirai's former personal adviser, seems to be supporting Biti.
The Zimbabwean has confirmed that Tsvangirai has suspended the Chief of Staff at Harvest House, Toendepi Shonhe, whom he accused of being aligned to the Biti faction.
Source - Zimbabwean
