By Staff Reporter
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa says people must not waste their time thinking about Wicknell Chivayo’s money as he distanced himself from claims that he is bankrolling the controversial businessman.
When asked if Chivayo was his ‘front’, the President playfully patted himself and quipped, “Ah my front. Do you see him? I don’t see him,” drawing laughter from the journalists.
Chivayo has been on a high-profile gifting spree, handing out luxury cars, cash, and other goodies to individuals he claims supported Mnangagwa’s re-election in 2023. However, the President dismissed suggestions that he was bankrolling Chivayo’s activities.
“So find out first where you I get the money to give Chivayo to give to people rather than wasting my time about somebody using his money. So you can’t bother me about somebody who’s philanthropic,” he added.
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He also mentioned that if Chivayo were a criminal, he would have instructed the police to take action. Mnangagwa urged anyone who has been robbed by Chivayo to report it to the police.
“Deno anga achiba kuda taituma mapurisa. Kana kune anenge abirwa please report.” he said.
Interestingly, in June last year, Wicknell Chivayo trended after bragging that he had captured President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the system in a leaked audio. In the audio, Chivayo gloated that he had a tight grip on the system and was now its blue-eyed boy, getting all important contracts. He revealed that the President now considers him a son
