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President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced a significant reorganization of the ZANU PF Politburo, appointing a new Secretary General and reassigning several senior figures in a bid to consolidate his grip on the party.

The changes, effective immediately, aim to reinforce the party’s commitment to its policies and principles.

Advocate Jacob Mudenda, the current Treasurer General and Speaker of the National Assembly, has been appointed as the new Secretary General of ZANU PF, replacing Dr. Moses Obert Mpofu.

Dr. Mpofu has been reassigned to the role of Secretary for Information Communication Technology (ICT), a less influential position.

Veteran politician Patrick Chinamasa has been shifted from his role as Secretary for Legal Affairs to take over as Treasurer General, replacing Mudenda.

Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, Ziyambi Ziyambi, will now serve as Secretary for Legal Affairs.

According to party spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa, the reorganization underscores “the Party’s enduring commitment to the policies, tenets and ethos of the Permanent Zimbabwe Revolution in Service to the People.”

Mutsvangwa emphasized that the changes were made in line with the party’s constitution.

The reshuffle comes ahead of the party’s National People’s Conference scheduled for next month in Mutare, where issues of policy direction and internal cohesion are expected to dominate.

Analysts believe the move is aimed at consolidating Mnangagwa’s power and influence within the party.

“Reshuffles at this moment are a consolidation of power. This is a signatory that rumours of squabbles that have been happening at the Shake Shake building are true,” said political analyst Patrick Dlodlo.

The reshuffle also comes amid growing speculation about Mnangagwa’s future and the succession battle within ZANU PF.

Some party members have endorsed a resolution to extend Mnangagwa’s term beyond 2028, sparking controversy and debate within the party.