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Chaos erupts at Tsenengamu's press conference over goat dispute
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Former Zanu-PF Youth League Political Commissar Godfrey Tsenengamu's highly anticipated press conference took an unexpected turn on Tuesday when it was disrupted by an unidentified man who claimed Tsenengamu owed him two goats.
Tsenengamu, now leader of the Front for Economic Emancipation in Zimbabwe (FEEZ), had called the briefing to announce his return to active politics after stepping away last year to focus on anti-corruption efforts. However, just as he was about to unveil his agenda, chaos erupted.
The unidentified man stormed the venue, initially demanding money before alleging that Tsenengamu had promised him two goats as payment for campaign work during the 2023 general elections. According to the man, he had campaigned for President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Tsenengamu's behalf in Mt Darwin, only to be left empty-handed.
"You used us for your campaign in Mt Darwin. I want my two goats. You told us to campaign for Mnangagwa, and then you later said you were no longer in politics. I want my goats for campaigning for you," the man shouted.
Tsenengamu denied knowing the man or owing him anything, accusing him of being sent to sabotage the event. "I know nothing about your goats. I do not know you. Who are you? If I owe you, go and report it to the police. I know you have been sent to disrupt this press conference," Tsenengamu retorted.
In an attempt to diffuse the situation, Tsenengamu offered to pay the man money equivalent to the value of two goats. However, the man refused, insisting on being paid in livestock. The heated exchange forced Tsenengamu to prematurely dismiss the press conference.
The disruption overshadowed Tsenengamu's key announcement that he was re-entering politics full-time to challenge the status quo. "I am here to announce that I am back in politics full-time. We cannot continue to fold our hands while the ruling party abuses institutions for personal gain," he declared before the altercation.
Tsenengamu explained his decision to return, saying he realized the need to tackle systemic issues through political engagement. "Politics affects every aspect of life, including the causes I aimed to pursue, such as charity, economic empowerment, and the fight against corruption," he said.
The dramatic interruption highlighted the tension surrounding Tsenengamu's political comeback, as he continues to position himself as a critic of the ruling Zanu-PF and President Mnangagwa's administration.
Tsenengamu, now leader of the Front for Economic Emancipation in Zimbabwe (FEEZ), had called the briefing to announce his return to active politics after stepping away last year to focus on anti-corruption efforts. However, just as he was about to unveil his agenda, chaos erupted.
The unidentified man stormed the venue, initially demanding money before alleging that Tsenengamu had promised him two goats as payment for campaign work during the 2023 general elections. According to the man, he had campaigned for President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Tsenengamu's behalf in Mt Darwin, only to be left empty-handed.
"You used us for your campaign in Mt Darwin. I want my two goats. You told us to campaign for Mnangagwa, and then you later said you were no longer in politics. I want my goats for campaigning for you," the man shouted.
Tsenengamu denied knowing the man or owing him anything, accusing him of being sent to sabotage the event. "I know nothing about your goats. I do not know you. Who are you? If I owe you, go and report it to the police. I know you have been sent to disrupt this press conference," Tsenengamu retorted.
In an attempt to diffuse the situation, Tsenengamu offered to pay the man money equivalent to the value of two goats. However, the man refused, insisting on being paid in livestock. The heated exchange forced Tsenengamu to prematurely dismiss the press conference.
The disruption overshadowed Tsenengamu's key announcement that he was re-entering politics full-time to challenge the status quo. "I am here to announce that I am back in politics full-time. We cannot continue to fold our hands while the ruling party abuses institutions for personal gain," he declared before the altercation.
Tsenengamu explained his decision to return, saying he realized the need to tackle systemic issues through political engagement. "Politics affects every aspect of life, including the causes I aimed to pursue, such as charity, economic empowerment, and the fight against corruption," he said.
The dramatic interruption highlighted the tension surrounding Tsenengamu's political comeback, as he continues to position himself as a critic of the ruling Zanu-PF and President Mnangagwa's administration.
Source - NewZimbabwe
