Following Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa dismissal from Government by his longtime boss President Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwean politicians took to social media to share their happiness, disappointment and general views concerning the new development. This list will be updated as more politicians express their opinion.
1. Temba Mliswa (Norton MP)
ED has served his country and Party with his greatest loyalty and with the greatest discipline. His name will always be part of our history
— Hon. Temba P. Mliswa (@TembaMliswa) November 6, 2017
People must not expect ED to start a party but… the third force is imminent https://t.co/z1oblfJNMd
— Hon. Temba P. Mliswa (@TembaMliswa) November 6, 2017
2. Jealousy Mawarire (Former National People’s Party Spokesperson)
Hanzi kumagumo kunenyaya, aiwa kumagumo vaMnangagwa vave ivo nyaya. https://t.co/OcsnqJakpm
— mawarire jealousy (@mawarirej) November 6, 2017
Today George Charamba saw kuti Zanu-PF "Chinhu Chavo" vaMugabe. Ukarota uchiti "Chinhu Chedu" muka ubike doro uti midzimu yandirasha.Kkkkkk!
— mawarire jealousy (@mawarirej) November 6, 2017
3. Nkosana Moyo (Presidential Candidate for Alliance for the People’s Agenda)
Unemployment in Zimbabwe is still above 90%. #Focus.
— Dr. Nkosana Moyo (@DrNkosana) November 6, 2017
4. Acie Lumumba (VIVA Zimbabwe leader)
SH*T!!!
Pidigu dhi.— #ThePeoplesChampion👊🏾🤝✊🏾 (@acielumumba) November 6, 2017
Zvikutoitika taktarisa ma phone
— #ThePeoplesChampion👊🏾🤝✊🏾 (@acielumumba) November 6, 2017
5. Nick Mangwana (Zanu-PF UK Chairperson)
Cde Mnangagwa remains a 2nd Secretary VP of Zanu PF. Does he wait 2b fired again or he walks? Does he wait for 7th Congress? Watch the space pic.twitter.com/GxQr1yB9Cc
— Nick Mangwana (@nickmangwana) November 6, 2017
6. Advocate Fadzayi Mahere (Mount Pleasant MP hopeful)
Let's not waste a good crisis. #RegisterToVote
— Fadzayi Mahere (@advocatemahere) November 6, 2017