ED buckles under pressure. . . announces that Zanu PF will choose new leader

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has, seemingly, buckled under pressure from intense factional fights over a bid to extend his term in office.

Mnangagwa yesterday finally broke his silence, announcing that he would not seek a third term in office as Zanu PF factional fights threatened to set the ruling party ablaze.

However, sceptics said Mnangagwa’s announcement should be taken with a pinch of salt until he lives up to his word.

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