Zanu PF Turmoil As Mnangagwa – Chiwenga Fight Intensifies.
Zimbabwe’s ruling party zanu PF is facing a deepening internal crisis the power struggle between President Emerson Menangagua and his deputy Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has intensified this rivalry threatens to unravel the party from within it is raised serious concerns about Zimbabwe stability and future governance the tensions are not new Managerwa and Chiwenga wengo were key figures in the ouster of longtime ruler Robert Mugabe in 2017.
Manangagwa assumed the presidency with Chewenga as his deputy however the alliance has become increasingly strained cheengas camp reportedly believes Mnangagwa has failed to deliver on his promises of economic recovery and political reform they view him as increasingly authoritarian and out of touch with the suffering of ordinary Zimbabweans this internal power struggle comes at a critical juncture for Zimbabwe the nation faces a myriad of challenges these include the political in fighting only exacerbates these issues and undermines public trust in the government are accusations of corruption and economic mismanagement Chiwenga faction alleges that Mnangagwa and his Close allies have enriched themselves while the country continues to suffer they point to a lack of transparency and accountability within the government.
Furthermore they criticize the government’s handling of the economy Zimbabwe has been grappling with hyperinflation and a severe currency crisis basic goods are often scarce and prices if this is Led to widespread hardship and growing discontent among the population that Chiwenga faction argues that Mangagwa’s policies have exacerbated these economic woes they call for a change in leadership and economic.
Direction they believe this is necessary to salvage the situation and prevent further deterioration Mnangagwa however denies these allegations he maintains that his government is committed to fighting corruption and improving the lives of Zimbabweans he blames the country’s economic problems on external factors and past mismanagement.
District coordinating committees dcc’s in 2020 has further fueled the factionalism within zanu PF, dcc’s are party structures intended to coordinate activities at the grassroots level however they have become battlegrounds for power and Influence Manangagwa supporters argue that the DCC are crucial for strengthening the party’s presence and mobilizing support however critics particularly those aligned with Chiwenga view them as a tool for Manangagwa to consolidate his power base and control the party from within the DCC elections have been marred by allegations of vote rigging intimidation and violence this further deepens the divisions within the party and undermines internal democracy the competition for control of the Dcc’s has intensified the power struggle between the two factions section 4 party officials sound the alarm calls for unity amidst growing concerns the escalating tensions within Zanu PF have not gone unnoticed senior party officials and veterans of the liberation struggle have expressed deep concern over the inviting, they warned that it threatens to destroy the party and destabilize the country the party’s national.
Political commissar Mike Bimha has issued a stern warning against factionalism he emphasized the party’s constitution strictly prohibits any activities that promote divisions he called for unity and urged party members to focus on National development instead of personal ambitions these calls for unity however appeared to have fallen on death ears the rivalry between the Manangagwa and Chiwenga factions continues unabated it is unclear whether the party can overcome these internal divisions and present a United front especially towards Zanu PF congress in Bulawayo.
The stakes are high implications for zimbabwe’s stability and governance the power struggle withinu PF has far reaching implications for Zimbabwe stability and governance the internal strife distracts from addressing the country’s pressing Economic and Social challenges it also erodes public trust in the government and undermines the prospects for democratic consolidation the risk of violence and instability cannot be ignored Zimbabwe has a history of politically motivated violence particularly around elections the current tensions within zanu PF could easily spill over into the streets posing a serious threat to peace and security furthermore the infighting weaken zanu pf’s ability to govern effectively it creates uncertainty and undermines policy coherence this is detrimental to attracting much needed foreign investment and development assistance the international community is watching closely the outcome of this power struggle will have a significant impact on Zimbabwe’s relations with its neighbors and the wider world a stable and democratic.
Zimbabwe is in everyone’s interest however the current trajectory raises serious concerns about the country’s future.
