Circus in swing as Mutambara fires Ncube

By Never Kadungure (Political Editor)

Zimbabwe’s depressing political climate was interrupted by the humorous political circus in the smaller faction of the MDC. This after Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Mutambara wrote to President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai claiming he has recalled Welshman Ncube from cabinet.

Despite stepping down from the leadership of the MDC-M and handing over to Ncube at the January congress, Mutambara made a sensational u-turn declaring he did not recognize the congress that elected Ncube. He also refused to step down from his post as Deputy Prime Minister after the MDC-N asked him to do so.

Mutambara is now trying to sack Industry and Commerce Minister Ncube. He has also written a letter to the president of the Senate Edna Madzongwe (Zanu PF) saying Ncube must cease being a senator. Although Mugabe and Madzongwe have not acknowledged receiving the letter Tsvangirai has reportedly done so.