Zim GBC News | Harare Correspondent
HARARE – Former Norton legislator Themba Mliswa has dropped a political bombshell, alleging that senior military officials and Vice President Constantino Chiwenga are linked to a plot to assassinate him. The explosive claims were made via his social media platforms on Thursday.
In a lengthy statement posted online, Mliswa said he had been “reliably informed” of a clandestine meeting involving high-ranking military officers, during which he was reportedly a central topic of discussion.
“I have been reliably informed of a clandestine gathering that took place two days ago, involving several high-ranking military officials, at which I was a focal point of discussion,” Mliswa wrote.
“The meeting attendees later visited the VP’s place.”
The former legislator suggested that the alleged discontent stemmed from his persistent public criticism of the Vice President, particularly his denunciations of what he described as misconduct, abuse of office, and dereliction of duty.
“Their discontent primarily revolves around my continued public denunciations of specific acts of misconduct, abuse of office and even dereliction of duty attributed to the Vice President,” he stated.
Mliswa defended his right to criticise the Vice President, arguing that Chiwenga’s transition from a military to a political role made him subject to public scrutiny.
“It’s essential to recognise that the Vice President has transitioned into a political role; thus, it is entirely within the rights of the public to scrutinise his conduct as a public official,” Mliswa said.
“In the realm of politics, no individual is insulated from critical examination.”
The outspoken politician further accused the Vice President of undermining his own party, Zanu PF, referencing remarks allegedly questioning the state of democratic processes in the country.
“His current endeavour to diminish the efforts of his own party through insinuations that the country lacks ‘one man, one vote’ exemplifies the detrimental effects of his recent actions,” Mliswa wrote, adding that such a stance placed the Vice President
“in direct conflict with numerous party resolutions and initiatives.”
The allegations, which include claims of an assassination plot, are serious but remain unverified. Mliswa did not provide evidence to substantiate the claims.
At the time of publication, there was no immediate response from the Office of the Vice President or the Zimbabwe Defence Forces. Attempts to reach their spokespersons were unsuccessful.
Political analysts note that the developments add to Zimbabwe’s increasingly tense political discourse, where public disagreements among political figures have frequently played out in the media and on social platforms. Mliswa, known for his combative style, has been a frequent critic of the ruling party establishment despite previously being a member of Zanu PF.
The allegations are likely to heighten political temperatures in the country, with observers calling for either evidence to be produced or for the claims to be withdrawn to avoid unnecessary polarisation.
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