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'''Jabulani Sibanda''' was the chairman of [[Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association]] (ZNLWVA), an organisation originally comprising all the veterans that fought during the Second [[Chimurenga]] or [[Rhodesian Bush War|Zimbabwe War of Liberation]] which ended in 1979, although he took no part in the war.<ref>http://www.theindependent.co.zw/2013/04/19/harare-a-fitting-tribute-to-chombos-legacy/</ref> Under his leadership the ZNLWVA mobilised War Veterans and other ZANU PF sympathisers in the forced and often violent [[Land reform in Zimbabwe|appropriation of farmland]] they claimed to have been stolen during colonialisation. He was expelled from [[ZANU-PF]] in 2014 for being part of the [[Tsholotsho Declaration]].
'''Jabulani Sibanda''' is the former chairman of [[Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association]] (ZNLWVA), an organisation originally comprising all the veterans that fought during the Second [[Chimurenga]] or [[Rhodesian Bush War|Zimbabwe War of Liberation]] which ended in 1979, although he took no part in the war.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.theindependent.co.zw/2013/04/19/harare-a-fitting-tribute-to-chombos-legacy/|title = Harare a fitting tribute to Chombo's legacy|date = 19 April 2013}}</ref> Under his leadership the ZNLWVA mobilised War Veterans and other ZANU PF sympathisers in the forced and often violent [[Land reform in Zimbabwe|appropriation of farmland]] they claimed to have been stolen during colonisation. He was expelled from [[ZANU-PF]] in 2014 for being part of the [[Tsholotsho Declaration]].


== 2008 general election ==
== 2008 general election ==
=== Robert Mugabe endorsement ===
=== Robert Mugabe endorsement ===
Despite the fact that he was expelled and therefore not a member of ZANU-PF, Sibanda, together with his ally [[Joseph Chinotimba]], led "million-men" marches across the country to endorse President [[Robert Mugabe]] as the candidate for ZANU-PF in the [[2008 Zimbabwean presidential election|March 2008 presidential election]].,<ref>War vet threaten hostilities [http://www.zimdaily.com/news/117/ARTICLE/2360/2008-02-08.html](accessed 02/11/2008)</ref> Jabulani was inducted as chairman of the war veterans with blessing from Mugabe.<ref>Jabulani Sibanda to be eliminated [http://www.zimdaily.com/news/117/ARTICLE/2192/2007-10-02.html](accessed 02/11/2008)</ref> Mugabe at one time wanted Jabulani to be [[Matebeleland]] ZANU-PF chairman, an influential position, but heavyweights in the region refused to acquiesce to this.<ref>Mugabe want Jabulani as chairman [http://www.zimdaily.com/news/117/ARTICLE/2269/2007-10-21.html] (accessed 02/11/2008)</ref>
Despite the fact that he was expelled and therefore not a member of ZANU-PF, Sibanda, together with his ally [[Joseph Chinotimba]], led "million-men" marches across the country to endorse President [[Robert Mugabe]] as the candidate for ZANU-PF in the [[2008 Zimbabwean presidential election|March 2008 presidential election]].<ref>War vet threaten hostilities [http://www.zimdaily.com/news/117/ARTICLE/2360/2008-02-08.html] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080211100950/http://www.zimdaily.com/news/117/ARTICLE/2360/2008-02-08.html |date=11 February 2008 }}(accessed 02/11/2008)</ref> Jabulani was inducted as chairman of the war veterans with blessing from Mugabe.<ref>Jabulani Sibanda to be eliminated [http://www.zimdaily.com/news/117/ARTICLE/2192/2007-10-02.html]{{Dead link|date=September 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}(accessed 02/11/2008)</ref> Mugabe at one time wanted Jabulani to be [[Matebeleland]] ZANU-PF chairman, an influential position, but heavyweights in the region refused to acquiesce to this.<ref>Mugabe want Jabulani as chairman [http://www.zimdaily.com/news/117/ARTICLE/2269/2007-10-21.html] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080220124603/http://www.zimdaily.com/news/117/ARTICLE/2269/2007-10-21.html |date=20 February 2008 }} (accessed 02/11/2008)</ref>


=== Simba Makoni candidacy ===
=== Simba Makoni candidacy ===
Jabulani Sibanda, in his capacity as the chairman of the war veterans association, indicated that the former guerillas would go back into the bush if Mugabe lost the 2008 presidential election to [[Simba Makoni]].<ref>Hostilities [http://www.zimdaily.com/news/117/ARTICLE/2360/2008-02-08.html](accessed 02/11/2008)</ref>
Jabulani Sibanda, in his capacity as the chairman of the war veterans association, indicated that the former guerillas would go back into the bush if Mugabe lost the 2008 presidential election to [[Simba Makoni]].<ref>Hostilities [http://www.zimdaily.com/news/117/ARTICLE/2360/2008-02-08.html] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080211100950/http://www.zimdaily.com/news/117/ARTICLE/2360/2008-02-08.html |date=11 February 2008 }}(accessed 02/11/2008)</ref>


=== Expulsion and arrest ===
=== Expulsion and arrest ===


Jabulani Sibanda was expelled from Zanu PF and ousted as leader of the [[ZNLWVA]] at the end of 2014 because of his apparent allegiance to beleaguered Vice President Joice Mujuru. He was succeeded by the outspoken [[Christopher Mutsvangwa|Chris Mutsvangwa]] as the chairman of war veterans. He denounced Mugabe for trying to manipulate ZANU-PF structures into endorsing his hidden motives of having his wife, Grace Mugabe, as his successor. JB as he is affectionately known was openly opposed to it and denounced it as a "bedroom coup".<ref>[http://nehandaradio.com/2014/11/29/jabulani-sibanda-arrested-calling-grace-candidacy-bedroom-coup/#sthash.R23tUhMi.dpuf Nehanda Radio]</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.newsday.co.zw/2014/10/27/reject-bedroom-coup-jabulani-sibanda/|title = ‘We reject bedroom coup' Jabulani Sibanda|website = NewsDay Zimbabwe|access-date = 2016-03-16}}</ref>
Jabulani Sibanda was expelled from Zanu PF and ousted as leader of the [[ZNLWVA]] at the end of 2014 because of his apparent allegiance to beleaguered Vice President Joice Mujuru. He was succeeded by the outspoken [[Christopher Mutsvangwa|Chris Mutsvangwa]] as the chairman of war veterans. He denounced Mugabe for trying to manipulate ZANU-PF structures into endorsing his hidden motives of having his wife, Grace Mugabe, as his successor. JB as he is affectionately known was openly opposed to it and denounced it as a "bedroom coup".<ref>[http://nehandaradio.com/2014/11/29/jabulani-sibanda-arrested-calling-grace-candidacy-bedroom-coup/#sthash.R23tUhMi.dpuf Nehanda Radio]</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.newsday.co.zw/2014/10/27/reject-bedroom-coup-jabulani-sibanda/|title = 'We reject bedroom coup' Jabulani Sibanda|website = NewsDay|location= Zimbabwe|access-date = 2016-03-16}}</ref>


==See also ==
==See also ==

Latest revision as of 20:20, 22 September 2024

Jabulani Sibanda
President Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA)
In office
2001–2014
Vice PresidentJoseph Chinotimba
Succeeded byChris Mutsvangwa
Personal details
BornSouth Rhodesia
NationalityZimbabwean
Political partyZANU-PF
ResidenceZimbabwe
OccupationPolitician

Jabulani Sibanda is the former chairman of Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA), an organisation originally comprising all the veterans that fought during the Second Chimurenga or Zimbabwe War of Liberation which ended in 1979, although he took no part in the war.[1] Under his leadership the ZNLWVA mobilised War Veterans and other ZANU PF sympathisers in the forced and often violent appropriation of farmland they claimed to have been stolen during colonisation. He was expelled from ZANU-PF in 2014 for being part of the Tsholotsho Declaration.

2008 general election

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Robert Mugabe endorsement

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Despite the fact that he was expelled and therefore not a member of ZANU-PF, Sibanda, together with his ally Joseph Chinotimba, led "million-men" marches across the country to endorse President Robert Mugabe as the candidate for ZANU-PF in the March 2008 presidential election.[2] Jabulani was inducted as chairman of the war veterans with blessing from Mugabe.[3] Mugabe at one time wanted Jabulani to be Matebeleland ZANU-PF chairman, an influential position, but heavyweights in the region refused to acquiesce to this.[4]

Simba Makoni candidacy

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Jabulani Sibanda, in his capacity as the chairman of the war veterans association, indicated that the former guerillas would go back into the bush if Mugabe lost the 2008 presidential election to Simba Makoni.[5]

Expulsion and arrest

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Jabulani Sibanda was expelled from Zanu PF and ousted as leader of the ZNLWVA at the end of 2014 because of his apparent allegiance to beleaguered Vice President Joice Mujuru. He was succeeded by the outspoken Chris Mutsvangwa as the chairman of war veterans. He denounced Mugabe for trying to manipulate ZANU-PF structures into endorsing his hidden motives of having his wife, Grace Mugabe, as his successor. JB as he is affectionately known was openly opposed to it and denounced it as a "bedroom coup".[6][7]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Harare a fitting tribute to Chombo's legacy". 19 April 2013.
  2. ^ War vet threaten hostilities [1] Archived 11 February 2008 at the Wayback Machine(accessed 02/11/2008)
  3. ^ Jabulani Sibanda to be eliminated [2][permanent dead link‍](accessed 02/11/2008)
  4. ^ Mugabe want Jabulani as chairman [3] Archived 20 February 2008 at the Wayback Machine (accessed 02/11/2008)
  5. ^ Hostilities [4] Archived 11 February 2008 at the Wayback Machine(accessed 02/11/2008)
  6. ^ Nehanda Radio
  7. ^ "'We reject bedroom coup' Jabulani Sibanda". NewsDay. Zimbabwe. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
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