MASVINGO - It was Zanu (PF) versus Zanu (PF) on Saturday at Masvingo polytechnic college when rivalry factions in the party clashed.Rowdy youths at Masvingo Senator Maina Mandavas belated victory celebrations were believed to have been sent by the pro- Mujuru faction. They arrived at the venue clad in party regalia and caused a disturbance.
The Minister of Higher and Tertiary education, Stan Gorerazvo Mudenge, who was the guest of honour, had to cut his speech short to avoid embarrassment as the youths shouted that he was useless in the party.
We do not know the actual role you are playing in the party, you are very selfish and you have totally failed to represent Masvingo in the politburominister, explain why you are failing to represent the Karanga the youths shouted.
Though Zanu (PF) provincial chairman, Lovemore Matuke, advised that the youths be ignored to avoid serious clashes, their continuous interjections forced the delegates to fast track their activities.
In his speech, Mudenge said he was not shocked because he knew some detractors had penetrated the party structures in Masvingo. But, he was quick to point out that the people who were fuelling confusion and factionalism were going to be dealt with sooner rather than later.
Mandava, who does not see eye to eye with Zanu (PF) politburo member Dzikamai Mavhaire whom she contested with during party primary elections in 2008, openly said the youths were sent by Mavhaire.
We did not invite Mavhaires people here, why did these youths come here? I think they must be chased away by the police, said Mandava who was visibly angry.
Mavhaire denied sending people to disturb celebrations
I do not know why they suspect that I hate them. Of course they rigged the election and made her (Mandava) Senator but I am just quiet. I am not fighting anyone, said Mavhaire.
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