Chombo denies that Zanu-PF Politburo will discuss allegations of Mnangagwa plotting to topple Mugabe

Minister of home Affairs and Zanu-PF National Secretary for Administration Dr Ignatius Chombo yesterday dismissed claims that the ruling party will hold a “special” Politburo meeting on Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s alleged involvement in succession politics. This comes after the private media reported details of the Politburo meeting to decide the fate of Zanu-PF national political commissar Saviour Kasukuwere. Chombo told the Sunday Mail,

I am unaware of it (‘special’ Politburo meeting); when there is a Politburo meeting I always come to the Press to inform you. There is no such meeting.

Chombo is reported to have warned that all party members who abuse social media will be disciplined.  This statement may refer to Professor Jonathan Moyo is a prolific