Former Mashonaland West Provincial Affairs minister Webster
Shamu yesterday disowned a video clip circulating on social media platforms,
where he was captured as suggesting to his supporters that they should ditch
Zanu PF leader Emmerson Mnangagwa in the forthcoming general elections.
The video was allegedly recorded during Shamu’s campaign
rally in Chegutu East’s ward 12 on Saturday.
Shamu claimed his speech had been grossly misconstrued,
adding he was solidly behind Mnangagwa’s presidential candidature.
“I have never compromised my support of President ED
(Mnangagwa), who is our candidate. I have been the political commissar of Zanu PF
and I know what needs to be done for the party to achieve victory in the coming
elections,” he
said.
Shamu said he was simply underscoring the decision of the
people when he told Zanu PF supporters to vote for their choice instead of
naming them.
“Our presidential candidate is ED Mnangagwa and it’s the
people’s choice and I was simply underscoring the fact that people should
follow that choice. The primary elections also sealed the people’s choice,” he
said.
Shamu further dismissed allegations that he was fired for
plotting against Mnangagwa and backing the G40 faction, saying the claims were
being peddled by his enemies.
“I dismiss those allegations with the contempt they
deserve. It’s utterly false. I don’t know why these things are being said against
me and I can’t comment on these people’s behalf,” he said. Newsday
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