Zipra statements spark controversy

THE statement by Zimbabwe People’s Revolutionary Army (Zipra) High Command on repeated army general’s threats not to allow a candidate without liberation war credentials to succeed President Robert Mugabe has sparked controversy.

Report by Richard Muponde

On Wednesday, the ex-commanders published a Press statement saying they would support a leader who respects the ideals and values of the liberation struggle and who recognised the concept of “one man, one vote”.

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