Sybeth Musengezi Leaves Zanu PF to Launch New Political Movement

Zanu PF activist and President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s legitimacy challenger, Sybeth Musengezi, has dumped the ruling party and announced the formation of his own political outfit, Suthisa Ilizwe–Gutsaruzhinji (SI-G). Musengezi made headlines after challenging Mnangagwa’s legitimacy and leadership of Zanu PF in court, arguing that the President had not been properly elected in 2017. In a letter addressed to Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) chairperson Justice Priscilla Chigumba, Musengezi formally notified the electoral body of the establishment of his new party, signing off as President and Patriot in Command of SI-G. The letter, dated January 16, 2026, reads in part, “We hereby notify the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission of the establishment of our new political party, Suthisa Ilizwe–Gutsaruzhinji (SI-G). “In line with the requirements of the Electoral Act, we submit this notification and request guidance on the necessary procedures for compliance. “We also request to be added to the database of political parties in Zimbabwe so that we receive timely information and invitations to participate in elections when they arise. We are prepared to provide all required documentation, including our constitution and leadership details.” Musengezi added that only party structures authorised by the national leadership would be recognised. Zimbabwe is expected to hold its next harmonised elections in 2028.