Coup plotter takes aim at Mnangagwa

A key member of the clique that planned and executed President Robert Mugabe’s ouster through a 2017 coup has said his successor Emmerson Mnangagwa will not cede power to deputy Constantino Chiwenga as was allegedly planned. Godfrey Tsenengamu, who was eventually expelled from the ruling party following his pursuit of Mnangagwa benefactor Kudakwashe Tagwirei for corruption, told New Zimbabwe that Zanu-PF members do not have the courage to stand up to him or demand his exit. Ahead of the coup, a hushed arrangement was allegedly agreed between Mnangagwa and Chiwenga that would see him serve only one term before handing over power to the former army general. However, I do not see Mnangagwa honouring such a promise,’ said Tsenengamu. Mnangagwa’s fate could be decided by delegates within the ruling party at a congress in October.

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