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Grace Mugabe displays political power
09 Oct 2015 at 09:04hrs | Views
In yet another public demonstration that President Robert Mugabe's wife Grace has become arguably the single most powerful politician in the ruling post congress Zanu-PF a huge Cabinet Phelekezela Mphoko, accompanied her to her Manicaland rally yesterday.
This is despite the fact that the controversial First Lady said she had gone to Manicaland in her capacity as Zanu-PF women's league Secretary and also notwithstanding the serious economic challenges facing Zimbabwe that require the urgent attention of senior government officials.
Grace blasted Zanu-PF bigwigs allegedly fanning factionalism and those unhappy with their current positions, warning if further provoked, she can swiftly seal their fate as she is the kingmaker in the ruling party.
In apparent reference to Zanu-PF politburo and central committee members, in particular officials linked to Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Grace said she would one day disclose those behind factionalism.
Addressing thousands of Zanu-PF supporters, Grace - who was accompanied by at least 16 ministers together with close to 40 legislators - also complained about backbiting that was exposed in an embarrassing leaked audio tape where party officials were conspiring against some members.
There was a chilling silence in the VIP tent as President Robert Mugabe's wife raged against senior party colleagues.
She warned Zanu PF leaders against abusing party supporters by peddling lies and taking them for fools.
The First Lady said in Zanu PF she was literally the referee who could decide who stays or goes in a game.
She vowed to blow the whistle like what she did last year in a development that resulted in the dismissal of senior party officials among them former Vice President Joice Mujuru and several Cabinet ministers linked to her.
This is despite the fact that the controversial First Lady said she had gone to Manicaland in her capacity as Zanu-PF women's league Secretary and also notwithstanding the serious economic challenges facing Zimbabwe that require the urgent attention of senior government officials.
Grace blasted Zanu-PF bigwigs allegedly fanning factionalism and those unhappy with their current positions, warning if further provoked, she can swiftly seal their fate as she is the kingmaker in the ruling party.
In apparent reference to Zanu-PF politburo and central committee members, in particular officials linked to Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Grace said she would one day disclose those behind factionalism.
Addressing thousands of Zanu-PF supporters, Grace - who was accompanied by at least 16 ministers together with close to 40 legislators - also complained about backbiting that was exposed in an embarrassing leaked audio tape where party officials were conspiring against some members.
There was a chilling silence in the VIP tent as President Robert Mugabe's wife raged against senior party colleagues.
She warned Zanu PF leaders against abusing party supporters by peddling lies and taking them for fools.
The First Lady said in Zanu PF she was literally the referee who could decide who stays or goes in a game.
She vowed to blow the whistle like what she did last year in a development that resulted in the dismissal of senior party officials among them former Vice President Joice Mujuru and several Cabinet ministers linked to her.
Source - online
