In the video titled “WATCH LIVE: Disagreements Break Out Over Chiwenga Take Over,” Gambakwe highlights a significant split within the opposition camp against President Mnangagwa, dividing them broadly into two groups.
The first faction, known as the Nyokayemabhunu group and led by General Sithole and Kasukuwere, refuses to join protests until key conditions are met. Their demands include refraining from naming presidential candidates to succeed Mnangagwa, insisting that the mandate to choose a leader must reside with the masses [02:08]. They seek clarity on the Gaza revolution’s position regarding the murder of a Zimbabwean in Mutoko and the displacement of people by criminal Chinese elements [02:20], with a firm aim to prevent the inheritance of Zimbabwe’s problematic political system [02:31]. Gambakwe expresses deep distrust towards Kasukuwere, accusing him of operating in the shadows without a formal manifesto and possibly serving an unknown “principal” [10:13].
The second faction, the Geza group, is aligned with Vice-President Chiwenga and seeks his immediate takeover as president once Mnangagwa departs, with Chiwenga serving until the 2028 elections [05:22]. This group firmly believes that Chiwenga would automatically assume the presidency upon Mnangagwa’s removal [05:42].
Gambakwe underscores the core disagreement between the groups: while the Geza group pushes for Chiwenga’s immediate ascension, the Nyokayemabhunu faction advocates for a transitional system empowering the people to select their leader [02:52]. Notably, Chiwenga himself has never publicly expressed intent to become president, emphasizing instead his commitment to tackling corruption and fixing the country [09:27].
The analysis also criticizes the absence of a clear post-Mnangagwa plan, urging for a transparent process culminating in elections by 2028 [08:49]. To provide further clarity, Gambakwe plans to engage General Sithole, Traore, and Saruwaka on his platform to articulate their respective positions [11:32].
