Top businessman Manongore, scoffs at social media troll that he impersonates the First Son
Says he has been a family friend since his youth days
Harare- MEDIA shy businessman Andrew Manongore has scoffed of at social media trolls and cyber-bulling alleging that he impersonates and claims to be President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s son or nephew,” Express Mail Zim can report.
Manongere described the claims as a deliberate and calculated ploy by some detractors to extort him, demanding US$80 000 to ‘spare’ his name.
Last week this publication reported on the skirmishes that occured at a local hotel which resulted in a police report filed against celebrity prophet Passion Java and businessman on allegations that Chimombe who allegedly hired goons to pounce on Manongore.
“The mistake these people are making is to think that I started knowing ED when he became President. I grew up and worked in the Midlands where he looked after me.
” I have no reason to claim that he is my father because he is everything to me. He would pay my rentals when I moved to Chitungwiza and helped me start my business. He groomed me in business and taught me the values of hard work.
“Thzis is someone who paid my rentals and bought my groceries. He is more than a father to me. He is my godfather. This is the work of my enemies and they, wanted US$80 000 from me which I refused to part with” he said.
The businessman said he will be instituting legal action against those bend on soiling his image and name-dropping the President.
He said his enemies are trying to sow seeds of division between him and the First Family.
“I cannot disassociate myself with the President and his family because our relationship is well documented. His sons and myself are more than friends. We are family.
” Unlike these other guys who will be seeking photo opportunities with them, I don’t have to do that, I don’t have that appetite because I have been a part of them and if need be, I know where to find them.
“I have never at one point used or abused his name and no one can claim that I have done so. There is no evidence to that because it has never happened and we will be sending our lawyers,” he said.
He added that the President is on record speaking against those who name drop his name or his family for personal gains in shady deals.
” I’m a successful businessman, leading a quiet life away from social media and this pains a lot of people,” he said.
The businessman said his dispute with Chimombe has been resolved after a meeting on Monday. Chimombe reportedly apologized to Manongore over the incident and he was forgiven.
