Many observers have understood Operation Murambatsvina as an attempt by President Mugabe to cripple his political challengers, as areas targeted by the campaign have been typically centres for opposition to the president.
Muchos observadores interpretaron la Operación “Murambatsvina” como un intento del presidente Mugabe de inhabilitar a la competencia política, pues asuntos de la campaña han sido generalmente centros de oposición para el presidente.