A succession dispute regarding the Makumbe chieftainship in Manicaland has escalated to the office of President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The conflict centers on allegations that the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Misheck Mugadza, has improperly interfered in the selection process for a substantive chief.
The controversy highlights ongoing tensions surrounding traditional leadership appointments within the region. By elevating the matter to the President’s office, the involved parties are seeking official intervention to resolve claims of political meddling and to clarify the appointment process for the vacant position.
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