President Mnangagwa stays Gen Valerio Sibanda’s appointment to Zanu PF politburo

Zim Now Writer

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reviewed the appointment of General Valerio Sibanda to Zanu PF’s top decision-making body, the politburo, saying the appointment will be revisited when the Defence chief’s term as a serving member of the security forces expires.

His appointment to the Zanu PF politburo was also in conflict with the country’s Constitiution.

In a statement, Deputy Chief Secretary in the Office of the President and Cabinet (Presidential Communications), George Charamba said “the deferment of the appointment resolves the apparent conflict with the country’s Constitution”.

“His Excellency the President, Dr E.D. Mnangagwa, has announced the staying of General PV Sibanda’s appointment to the ruling Zanu PF party politburo as an ex-officio member,” said Charamba.

“The position will be reviewed at the expiry of General Sibanda’s term as a senior serving officer at the helm of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, ZDF. This deferment of the appointment resolves the apparent conflict with the country’s Constitution, which regulates the conduct of serving members of the Security Services.”