In a explosive set of allegations emerging from Gambakwe Media, Pastor Alfred Tekeshe has leveled serious accusations against former Secretary General Charlton Hwende, claiming he conducted surveillance operations against opposition leaders Nelson Chamisa and the late Morgan Tsvangirai on behalf of Mnangagwa. Tekeshe, citing access to CCTV footage, bank statements, and secret recordings, asserts that Hwende acted as an internal operative working against the movement. The pastor suggests that these materials will be released to the public when the timing is strategically appropriate to expose Hwende’s true alliances.
The Internal Sabotage Narrative
The accusations follow Hwende’s own public counter-claims regarding the 'Chapwati Cult,' a faction he blames for the deliberate sabotage of the party's parliamentary strategy. Hwende alleges that a meeting was intentionally dragged out to ensure CCC MPs arrived late to the Speaker's election, effectively barring them from fielding a candidate. He has described the incident as a pre-rigged affair, stating, 'Chinhu chakange Chatonwirwa kare ichi.' This narrative of systematic internal obstruction forms the backdrop of a deepening rift within the opposition, as both sides trade allegations of infiltration and betrayal.
Deception and The Trap
Pastor Tekeshe claims that the conflict escalated when Hwende attempted to recruit him to 'bash President Chamisa.' According to Tekeshe, he played along with the recruitment attempt specifically to 'set a trap' for the former Secretary General. This framing presents Hwende not merely as a political rival, but as a central figure in a coordinated campaign to undermine Chamisa from within. Tekeshe alleges that Hwende, alongside figures such as Tshabangu, engaged in clandestine meetings involving Mafidi agents, Jonathan Moyo, and Edmond Kudzai to orchestrate the recall of MPs and facilitate court-backed maneuvers against the party leadership.
Political Fallout and Allegations of Manipulation
The impact of these revelations suggests a total breakdown in trust within the opposition ranks. Tekeshe further claims that Biti was misled by 'wrong information' fed to him by Hwende through Freeman Chari, whom Tekeshe labels a 'sellout' and 'Mafidi agent.' According to the pastor, Biti was aware he lacked the necessary support to defeat Adv Mahere in Harare East, yet was manipulated into pursuing a doomed political course based on false intelligence. These allegations paint a picture of a party consumed by internal subversion, where strategic decisions are dictated by misinformation and external influence.
Public and Stakeholder Reaction
While Pastor Tekeshe identifies himself as a religious leader, his primary engagement in the current discourse is purely political, with no evidence of major church leadership roles in recent history. The reaction to these claims has been volatile, as they feed into existing tensions regarding the recalls of CCC MPs and the appointment of Tshabangu as Secretary General. Supporters of the opposition are now forced to navigate a complex landscape of accusations, where high-ranking members are openly accused of being agents of the state, further complicating the party's ability to maintain a unified front against the ruling administration.
The Road Ahead: What to Watch
As the political climate in Zimbabwe remains fluid, observers are watching for the promised release of the 'CCTV footages, bank statements and recordings' mentioned by Tekeshe. The credibility of these allegations hinges on the authenticity of this evidence. Furthermore, the continued conflict between the factions—the 'Chapwati Cult' and the group surrounding Hwende—suggests that further disruptions in Parliament and internal party administration are inevitable. The focus will remain on whether these revelations lead to formal investigations or if they serve merely to deepen the polarization within the nation's political landscape.
