By A Correspondent – The Sengezo Tshabangu-led Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) faction has joined forces with Zanu PF to advocate for postponing the next harmonized elections from 2028 to 2030, a move aimed at extending President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s rule.

Zanu PF formally adopted the resolution to extend Mnangagwa’s mandate during its National People’s Conference held in Bulawayo in October last year. 

The decision aligns with Mnangagwa’s bootlickers who want to sideline his (Mnangagwa) deputy Constantino Chiwenga whom he had a succession agreement after the 2017 coup that displaced President Mugabe.

Tshabangu-led CCC Chief Whip Charles Moyo openly endorsed the proposal, citing the need to ensure the smooth implementation of the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2), which is set to be launched this November.

“As CCC, we are lobbying for the deferment of elections. We are proposing dialogue between CCC and the revolutionary party Zanu PF,” Moyo stated.

When pressed on the ideal timeline for the postponement, Moyo suggested deferring the 2028 harmonized elections to 2030.

“Deferment to 2030 would be ideal as it aligns with the implementation of NDS2,” he added, emphasizing that the period should be used to foster national unity, consensus-building, and improved service delivery.

The NDS2 framework, designed to guide Zimbabwe’s development agenda, is slated to run from 2023 to 2030. 

Tshabangu’s alignment with Zanu PF and his advocacy for election deferment have fueled accusations of betrayal within opposition circles, with critics alleging a deliberate attempt to dismantle democratic processes in favour of Mnangagwa’sprolonged rule-State media