Zanu PF in the verge of collapse- Mutodi

President Robert Mugabe loyalist Energy Mutodi has said Zimbabwe's ruling party Zanu PF is on the verge of collapse and inevitable disintegration if the decision makers within the organization fail to institute peace and unity that ironically form part of the party's values.

"The party that had been expected to end its internal bickering at the just ended conference came out even more divided, a clear sign that the leadership could be making decisions without adequate or correct information," said Mutodi. "What is surprising in the party is that all those people who are fanning factionalism are denying its existence in the party and they go on to victimize their opponents by expelling them from structures and even advocating for their expulsion from the party."

He said this a very costly development especially for the G40 who may seem be enjoying an upper hand at the moment, considering the political uncertainty that currently overshadows the party and the country.

"The current situation is so bad that no one can tell what the future can be. It is highly likely that there will be chaos. The party is now divided on regional and tribal lines; creating bitterly opposed factions that continue to take aim at each other as ambitious persons try to rightfully position themselves for higher office.

It is apparent that apart from the unresolved succession issue, interpersonal differences, tribalism and corruption are some of the other factors that account for the party's continued infighting," he said.

Mutodi said it is fighting for positions, fighting for influence and fighting for opportunities that can put one in a better position to steal.

"If you turn around you find others fighting to protect what they have already stolen. So there is the tendency to unite in small groups called factions so that people can fight together and hope to win the most influential leadership posts that they can then use as a shield for their misdeeds," he said.

"For the ordinary Zimbabwean, the fighting means there will be no end to unemployment in the near future, poverty continues to be on the rise and moral and psychological stress take toll."

The youthful politician said while it is clear that it is difficult if not impossible to put a stop to the mess at the moment, a decision that can save the party from further disintegration is that no one should be expelled or sanctioned for simply expressing his or her views.

"Nomatter how obscene or inaccurate a person's views can be that should not warrant an expulsion. It is his or her own view and if there is anybody who thinks has better views, he should also express them freely such that people can learn from each other," he said.