Resign or Face Political Extinction”: Mliswa’s Explosive Attack on Chiwenga After Mnangagwa Cabinet Showdown

 Former Member of Parliament and outspoken ZANU PF critic Themba Mliswa has launched a blistering attack on Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, urging him to resign “honourably” following dramatic developments inside a tense Cabinet meeting over the controversial Constitutional Amendment No.3 Bill.

UNDER FIRE: General Constantino Chiwenga has been told to resign with dignity or face Mnangagwa's axe.

In a strongly worded statement circulating in political circles, Mliswa described Chiwenga as an “opportunist” engaged in what he called “superficial theatrics,” accusing the Vice President of attempting to position himself as a dissenting voice despite overwhelming Cabinet support for the Bill.

Cabinet Isolation and Presidential Rebuke

According to Mliswa, credible accounts suggest there was near-unanimous agreement among Cabinet members in support of the constitutional changes, with only one minister reportedly opposing the proposal. He further claimed that Chiwenga’s repeated interjections during the meeting drew the direct attention—and reprimand—of President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

Mliswa alleged that the Vice President was forced to apologise and adhere to Cabinet protocol after being publicly admonished.

“This presents a perilous predicament,” Mliswa said, arguing that the episode exposed Chiwenga’s diminishing influence within the ruling ZANU PF hierarchy.

A Trail of Political Setbacks?

Mliswa went further, listing what he described as a series of political defeats that signal Chiwenga’s waning support. Among them, he cited internal party battles involving businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei, the removal of party heavyweights such as Obert Mpofu from key positions, and lacklustre outcomes at major political gatherings in Mutare and other regions.

He also questioned Chiwenga’s grassroots support, particularly in Mashonaland East, arguing that political power cannot be sustained without strong internal backing.

“Politics is not founded on commands,” Mliswa said. “It is built on cultivating genuine support among the people and within party structures.”

Geza’s Death and Silence Raises Questions

Mliswa also referenced the recent death of liberation war veteran Blessed Geza, who was widely believed to be aligned with Chiwenga politically. He criticised what he described as a lack of public acknowledgement or visible support from the Vice President following Geza’s passing.

He warned that political alliances without mutual commitment often leave supporters vulnerable while leaders maintain their positions.

Amendment Bill Battle Moves to Parliament

With the constitutional amendment now in Parliament, Mliswa expressed confidence that Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi would drive the process forward aggressively, describing him as relentless in pursuing the govern

ment’s legislative agenda. He also noted the role of Speaker Jacob Mudenda in maintaining parliamentary order during the process.

Mliswa declared that, from his perspective, the internal battle over the amendment had effectively ended.

“Resign Honourably or Accept Reality”

In his closing remarks, Mliswa delivered a blunt ultimatum to the Vice President: accept political reality or step down to preserve his dignity.

His comments highlight deepening tensions within Zimbabwe’s ruling establishment, exposing fractures that could shape the country’s political future ahead of the next electoral cycle.

As internal power struggles intensify, all eyes remain on Chiwenga—and whether he will respond to one of the most direct political challenges of his career.