"I'm Not Chickening Out From Contesting In The Elections": Obert Mpofu Clarifies Reports He Is Quitting Politics

Obert Mpofu has responded to news that he has quit politics and that he was chickening out from contesting the Umguza constituency parliamentary seat.

Said Mpofu:

I am now old, almost 70 years, 67 years this year, sengingumuntu omdala that’s why I am saying let me go to Senate. I saw some papers saying Mpofu chickens out. Mina chicken out ngisiya ku Senate? You must give others a chance and see how they are going to work.

Mpofu announced that he will not seek to be reelected as a member of parliament for his constituency in this year’s elections to pave way for a younger generation of leaders. He said he will be contesting for a Senatorial seat instead. Apart from Mpofu, his wife Sikhanyisiwe, who is a legislator under proportional representation and Bubi MP, Clifford Sibanda, have also indicated that they would be making way for younger leaders.

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