Gambakwe is reporting on “breaking news” regarding ZANU PF’s internal politics and the plan for President Mnangagwa’s third term, known as “ED 2030.”
Here are the main points:
- “ED 2030” Process Moved to Parliament: Gambakwe reports that following several ZANU PF Provincial Coordinating Committee (PCC) meetings, clarity has been given on the “ED 2030” project. The process for Mnangagwa’s third term will not be in the hands of the people (implying no referendum).
- Chinamasa’s Announcement: Patrick Chinamasa, speaking in Mutare, stated that the process is now in the hands of only two bodies: the Minister of Justice (Ziyambi Ziyambi) and Parliament. Gambakwe emphasizes this means the process has “moved from the party, it is now with the government”.
- Warning to Chiwenga: Chinamasa reportedly issued a stern warning that “anyone who tries to reverse this process” or “use the ZANU PF structures to reverse the process has been warned”. Gambakwe directly interprets this as a warning to Vice President Chiwenga.
- Tagwirei’s Allegiance: Gambakwe also notes that Kudakwashe Tagwirei spoke for the first time at a PCC meeting and stated that he “only answers to Mnangagwa”.
- Grassroots Campaign: He describes a “secret campaign” in constituencies to “sell the idea of 2030” by explaining Mnangagwa’s achievements, regularizing title deeds, and distributing goods like bags of maize.
- Gambakwe’s Legal Challenge: Gambakwe announces that he and “Moreprecision Mzazzi” are filing papers with the Constitutional Court the next day to oppose the “ED 2030” move. He calls this the “last stand” because he expects Parliament (which is opening that week) to pass the changes very quickly.
