Hopewell Chin’ono Clarifies On Plans to Challenge Chamisa or Mnangagwa in 2028 Elections

Hopewell Chin’ono Clarifies On Plans to Challenge Chamisa or Mnangagwa in 2028 Elections

Renowned journalist Hopewell Chin’ono has cleared the air regarding whether he has plans to run for president in the 2028 elections against Nelson Chamisa, current President Emmerson Mnangagwa or whoever will be the Zanu-PF candidate then.

Chin’ono said he felt compelled to set the record straight after allegedly receiving inquiries from the South Africa Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).

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Hopewell Chin’ono Sets the Record Straight on Plans to Compete in 2028 Elections

In a detailed statement shared on his verified X (formerly Twitter), Hopewell Chin’ono disclosed that an SABC producer asked him about the 2028 presidential campaign he is working on. He vehemently denied any intention to run for president in 2028. The renowned journalist also denied working on anyone’s presidential campaign.

“Today, I received a call from an SABC television producer asking me about a 2028 Presidential campaign that I am supposedly working on. I want to make it categorically clear that I have no intention whatsoever of running for the presidency, and I am not working on anyone’s presidential campaign, nor will I be doing so for 2028. Anyone who tells you otherwise is lying to you, and you should treat them as such,” Hopewell said.

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Commitment to Professional Roles

Chin’ono said for the avoidance of doubt, people should disregard any announcements that are not made via his verified social media handles. The journalist emphasised that he remains committed to his roles as a journalist, documentary filmmaker, and anti-corruption activist, affirming his decision not to venture into politics.

“I have verified social media handles that I use to make public pronouncements about my immediate and future intentions. Don’t believe what you hear about any plans if it is not on my social media handles, all of which are verified. I am a journalist, documentary filmmaker, and anti-corruption activist. That is my turf and professional terrain,” he said.

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No Political Aspirations

Chin’ono emphasized that he has no desire to pursue a political career or collaborate with politicians. Chin’ono suspects that the rumours are being spread by individuals seeking to tarnish his reputation as a respected journalist.

“I have no intention of being a politician or working for one, I have said this countless times. I know that I have many folks who don’t sleep day and night, trying to destroy my professional reputation and are desperate for me to declare that I am joining politics so that they have a better chance to taint me. There won’t be such luck for them anytime soon because I will never run for public office. We must understand that we can all do our bit for a better Zimbabwe in our respective professions without going into politics. That is a choice I made a long time ago, and it has not changed. Please be guided accordingly. I don’t do frontline politics; I do journalism, filmmaking, anti-corruption work, and of course, goat farming,” Chin’ono reiterated

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