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Mudenda Angers ZANU PF Hardliners After Calling Tagwirei Political Saint<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Tinashe Sambiri\u2013 ZANU PF Secretary General, Advocate Jacob F. N. Mudenda, has sparked outrage within party ranks after publicly describing controversial businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei as a \u201cpolitical saint\u201d during a recent party event.<\/p>\n
Observers say Mudenda\u2019s comments reveal the party\u2019s growing deference to wealthy individuals, raising concerns that influence and decision-making within ZANU PF are increasingly tied to moneyed elites rather than the interests of ordinary citizens.<\/p>\n
During the gathering, Mudenda urged party members to work closely with Tagwirei and emulate his approach in attracting business leaders and investments into the party.<\/p>\n
Critics argue this displays sycophancy at the highest level and underscores the party\u2019s reliance on private financiers.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a party that now openly bows to billionaires,\u201d said one Zanu PF sympathiser speaking on condition of anonymity.<\/p>\n
\u201cPublicly hailing a wealthy businessman as a \u2018saint\u2019 sends a clear message that loyalty to money matters more than serving the people.\u201d<\/p>\n
The remarks have already sparked heated debate on social media, with many accusing Mudenda of turning political leadership into a platform for pandering to the elite while critical national issues remain unaddressed.<\/p>\n