Zimbabwe's largest opposition party, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), is currently embroiled in a tumultuous power struggle, as Sengezo Tshabangu, the self-proclaimed interim secretary-general, asserts his sole authority in recalling CCC members.
This assertion comes amidst escalating internal strife and confusion within the party.
Tshabangu, in a letter addressed to Winston Chitando, the Minister of Local Government, Public Works, and National Housing, emphasized that he alone holds the authority to effect party recalls and communicate with public bodies for that purpose. He cited the party's constitution to support his claim and highlighted a High Court provisional order challenging his authority.
The recent dismissal of Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume and six other councillors by CCC leader, Nelson Chamisa, has further fueled the ongoing power struggle.
Tshabangu, in a letter addressed to Winston Chitando, the Minister of Local Government, Public Works, and National Housing, emphasized that he alone holds the authority to effect party recalls and communicate with public bodies for that purpose. He cited the party's constitution to support his claim and highlighted a High Court provisional order challenging his authority.
The recent dismissal of Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume and six other councillors by CCC leader, Nelson Chamisa, has further fueled the ongoing power struggle.
Allegations of allegiance and chaos within the party have triggered a chain of events, with Tshabangu's letter underlining his stance as the only official authorized to effect recalls.
Mafume's expulsion, which followed his controversial re-election, was marred by allegations of manipulating recalls and influencing councillor votes. This development marked the culmination of his role in the CCC, as he sought a second term following his predecessor's incomplete tenure.
The internal strife within the CCC has reached a critical point, as Tshabangu, a former MDC provincial youth chairperson, has been actively involved in dismissing or recalling CCC MPs and local councillors since October 2023, leading to a palpable sense of disarray within the party's leadership.
The power struggle and conflicting interests threaten to fracture the CCC, with Tshabangu's efforts posing a significant challenge to Nelson Chamisa's leadership. The party now finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with an imminent existential threat and a leadership crisis, leaving Chamisa under scrutiny for his handling of the unfolding situation.
The CCC's internal discord, coupled with Tshabangu's assertive actions, signals a testing period for the party, as it navigates through a precarious phase that could potentially redefine its future.
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| Power Struggle Unfolds in Zimbabwe's Largest Opposition Party, Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) |
The internal strife within the CCC has reached a critical point, as Tshabangu, a former MDC provincial youth chairperson, has been actively involved in dismissing or recalling CCC MPs and local councillors since October 2023, leading to a palpable sense of disarray within the party's leadership.
The power struggle and conflicting interests threaten to fracture the CCC, with Tshabangu's efforts posing a significant challenge to Nelson Chamisa's leadership. The party now finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with an imminent existential threat and a leadership crisis, leaving Chamisa under scrutiny for his handling of the unfolding situation.
The CCC's internal discord, coupled with Tshabangu's assertive actions, signals a testing period for the party, as it navigates through a precarious phase that could potentially redefine its future.
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