Tinaye Agere
Online Reporter
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has stayed the appointment of Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) Commander General Philip Valerio Sibanda’s to the ruling ZANU PF party’s Politburo, saying “the deferment of the appointment resolves the apparent conflict with the country’s Constitution”.
In a statement on Saturday, Deputy Chief Secretary in the Office of the President and Cabinet (Presidential Communications) Mr George Charamba said the position will be reviewed at the expiry of General Sibanda’s term at the helm of the ZDF.
“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 Mr 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.”
Bongani Ndlovu