Succession War in Zanu-PF
A recent exchange between President Emmerson Mnangagwa's and Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga's camps has revealed deep-seated divisions within Zanu-PF.
This feud has exposed not only the bitter succession battle ahead of the party's Mutare conference but also the secret financiers and power dynamics behind the 2017 military coup that toppled Robert Mugabe.
The "ED2030" Proposal
At the heart of the conflict is the contentious "ED2030" proposal, which aims to extend Mnangagwa's rule beyond the constitutional two-term limit ending in 2028.
The proposal has sparked a heated debate within the party, with some members supporting the move and others opposing it.
- The succession feud is expected to dominate the party's Mutare conference.
- The 2017 military coup that toppled Robert Mugabe has been shrouded in secrecy, but the recent exchange has shed some light on the secret financiers and power dynamics behind it.
Author's summary: Succession war in Zanu-PF exposes deep divisions and secrets.