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Published on 2024-03-07 17:26:03
Kucaca Phulu, the former deputy of Tendai Biti in their former PDP party, has been kicked out of parliament along with several other senators anointed by Sengezo Tshabangu and sworn in on Tuesday. The decision to recall these senators was communicated through a letter signed by Dingilizwe Tshuma, claiming to be the CCC chairperson in collaboration with Albert Mhlanga. The recalled proportional representation senators include Kucaca Phulu, Lilian Mlilo, Linda Sibanda, and Collet Ndlovu. Phulu, who was Tshabangu’s attorney, is among those who have been removed from their positions.
In an interview with Studio 7, Albert Mhlanga confirmed the decision to recall these senators, citing that Sengezo Tshabangu had single-handedly selected former PDP members, including Phulu, to fill the positions. Mhlanga further emphasized that the CCC, led by Nelson Chamisa, had a different agenda compared to the former PDP members who were still holding onto past grievances within the party. The move to recall these senators follows the vacancies left by the removal of lawmakers like Gift Ostallos Siziba and others by Tshabangu, who asserts himself as the interim secretary-general of the party.
Nelson Chamisa recently distanced himself from the CCC, attributing his decision to Zanu-PF interference. Tshabangu, who is now a senator, responded to the recalls by stating that such actions were beneath the dignity of parliament as an esteemed institution. Despite the upheaval within the party, Tshabangu remains firm in his position and continues to make decisions that impact the political landscape in Zimbabwe.
The recalls led by Tshabangu have resulted in several byelections that were won by the ruling party. However, the High Court intervened by barring the recalled parliamentarians from participating in these byelections held last year and earlier this month. The ongoing power struggles and disagreements within the CCC have created a rift that is affecting the party’s ability to present a united front in the political arena.
The situation highlights the complexities and challenges within Zimbabwe’s political landscape, where personal agendas and past grievances often overshadow the larger goal of serving the interests of the citizens. It also raises concerns about the stability of the parliamentary system and the impact of internal conflicts on the country’s governance.
As the political drama unfolds, stakeholders and citizens alike are left to ponder the implications of these developments on the future of Zimbabwe and its democratic institutions. The power struggles and recalls in parliament reflect a deeper underlying issue of unity and cohesion within political parties, ultimately shaping the course of the nation’s political trajectory.
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