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Africa-Press<\/a> – Zimbabwe<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>ZANU PF Mashonaland Central Provincial Chairman Kazembe Kazembe reportedly suffered a major defeat after the party\u2019s commissariat department reversed his decision to co-opt new members into the Provincial Executive Committee (PEC).<\/p>\n

Reports suggest Kazembe, who is also the Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister, called for a PEC meeting which he chaired and managed to co-opt four members, three of whom are his allies who were allegedly put to fight in his corner.<\/p>\n

Kazembe was accused of demoting the provincial political commissar known as Tsine to the post of vice-chairperson, a less influential post.<\/p>\n

He also co-opted one Kararira who is his close ally and his right-hand man, Mudzingwa, was made the vice secretary for security.<\/p>\n

Mazowe Central member of parliament Sydney Chidamba was also co-opted to deputy secretary for finance.<\/p>\n

However, ZANU PF Acting National Political Commissar Patrick Chinamasa confirmed that the co-options are illegal therefore null and void.<\/p>\n

Kazembe is accused of making the co-options in a move to consolidate his power base ahead of provincial elections set to be held in line with the ZANU PF constitution.<\/p>\n

He reportedly faces competition from James Makamba, Lazarus Dokora, Sam Parirenyatwa, and Monica Mavhunga who are vying for the Provincial chairmanship.<\/p>\n

Kazembe has been accused of using his position in Government to cause the arrest of his opponents on trumped-up charges. Bulawayo24 quoted a ZANU PF official as saying:<\/p>\n

Nicholas Goche fell victim to Kazembe\u2019s wrath after he was arrested on livestock allegations at the behest of Kazembe who is the Minister responsible for the police.<\/p>\n

Lazarus Dokora the chairman of the ZANU PF Mash Central working committee for the party\u2019s National People\u2019s conference was also demoted by Kazembe from chairman to coordinator.<\/p>\n

Kazembe unilaterally demoted Dokora after reports that Dokora was a clear favourite to land the provincial chairmanship.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. ZANU PF Mashonaland Central Provincial Chairman Kazembe Kazembe reportedly suffered a major defeat after the party\u2019s commissariat department reversed his decision to co-opt new members into the Provincial Executive Committee (PEC). 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