In a surprising development, Sengezo Tshabangu, the Interim Secretary General of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), has released yet another press statement expelling the party's leader, Advocate Nelson Chamisa.
The press statement alleges that Chamisa has taken control of the party, making it operate according to his discretion. Tshhasabangu points out that the party symbol has become Chamisa's face and accuses him of making all crucial decisions without consulting other party members.
However, Former Harare East member of Parliament, Honourable Tendai Biti, has responded to the letter and stated that he is not the President of any political party. Biti firmly refuses to be involved in the ongoing turmoil within the CCC and requests that his privacy and dignity be respected.
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Updated: Sebenzo Tshhasabangu Expels Nelson Chamisa from CCC as Tendai Biti Maintains Distance from Party Affairs |
Chamisa's alleged personalization of the party and the subsequent expulsion have raised questions about the party's internal dynamics and its ability to maintain unity and coherence. The CCC, which gained momentum in the lead-up to the 2023 Harmonized Elections, now faces a challenging period of rebuilding and regaining trust.
📹 Mkoba MP Amos Chibaya says CCC lawmakers were beaten with baton sticks by police and many are injured following skirmishes in parliament. He says they are meeting on Wednesday and party leader Nelson Chamisa will outline the way forward.
— ZimLive (@zimlive) October 10, 2023
📸 Budiriro North MP Susan Matsunga pic.twitter.com/EoKZZFcS4t
🟡You can’t call in riot police each time you lose a debate against us in Parliament. We are in Parliament to debate & not fight. Use the Constitution, the law & the Standing Orders. Not force. Why did the Police assault honourable members today? It’s not a crime to be the voice… pic.twitter.com/ObBDjUYfCa
— Fadzayi Mahere🇿🇼 (@advocatemahere) October 10, 2023
The recalls of main opposition CCC MPs by a former MDC-T and PDP member Sengezo Tshabangu, who is working with the Central Intelligence Organisation-run Forever Associates Zimbabwe (FAZ) to help Zanu PF win a two-thirds parliamentary majority, caused untold chaos in old… pic.twitter.com/XTa0etl3X4
— TheNewsHawks (@NewsHawksLive) October 10, 2023
The public will be closely observing the party's actions and responses to these recent developments. How the CCC navigates this crisis and addresses the concerns raised will determine its credibility and ability to remain a relevant player in Zimbabwean politics.
As the situation continues to unfold, it is clear that both Nelson Chamisa and Tendai Biti have significant roles to play in shaping the future of the CCC.