By Dorrothy Noyo | ZimEye | In a dramatic twist within the withered Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) faction, Sengezo Tshabangu has reportedly fired Welshman Ncube from the party. The announcement, which has sent shockwaves through the party, has been swiftly dismissed by a faction loyal to the CCC leadership, labeling the move as invalid and lacking legitimacy.
A press statement issued by the faction’s spokesperson, Willias Madzimure, unequivocally refuted Tshabangu’s authority to make such a decision. The statement claimed that Tshabangu’s position as the “Interim Secretary General” was not recognized by any legitimate party structures. Furthermore, Madzimure described Tshabangu’s purported legal opinion used to justify the move as a “fake document” and reiterated that the party leadership remains firmly in control.
The statement emphasized that there has been no official party resolution appointing Tshabangu to any senior leadership position, making his actions null and void. It also urged party members and the public to disregard Tshabangu’s attempts, citing that the leadership of the party is in full control and denouncing his actions as self-serving propaganda aimed at sowing division.
This development highlights the growing tensions within the CCC, with the leadership reaffirming that no individual, including Tshabangu, can make unilateral decisions regarding the party’s leadership. The press release also warned that Tshabangu’s actions were an overreach, given the party’s size and structures, which, prior to recent recalls, controlled a significant number of Parliament seats and urban councils across Zimbabwe.
As the internal wrangling continues, the CCC’s leadership vowed to maintain unity and discipline within the party, dismissing Tshabangu’s actions as a travesty of justice. They reaffirmed that all party officials must remain subordinate to the authority of the established leadership and the supreme organ of the party, the National Council.
This latest episode marks yet another chapter in the battle for control within the CCC, as different factions vie for dominance in the fast-evolving political landscape.