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Published on 2024-03-26 14:21:01
In a recent judgment, the High Court in Bulawayo ruled in favor of the self-imposed Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) secretary general, ordering the removal of Nelson Chamisa and his alleged supporters from the CCC’s Bulawayo office. Despite not being physically present in Bulawayo, High Court Judge Justice David Mangota found Chamisa unmistakably associated with those who forcefully occupied the CCC provincial party house located at Stand 41, Fort Street, between 2nd and 3rd Avenue.
Justice Mangota emphasized that Chamisa likely utilized technological advancements to achieve his desired outcome of taking control of the CCC property. The judge pointed out that Chamisa may have employed agents or proxies to carry out the occupation of the CCC office in Bulawayo. This ruling came after the CCC filed an urgent court application claiming that Chamisa had taken control of the property through his associates.
The CCC alleged that Chamisa’s supporters had painted the property and its precast wall in blue and black colors and displayed Chamisa’s portrait on the premises. Chamisa, however, opposed the application and denied any involvement in the occupation of the property. He stated that he had not visited the office since resigning from the CCC and distanced himself from those responsible for the occupation.
Justice Mangota noted that neither Chamisa nor his alleged team denied that the walls of the property were painted in blue and black. The judge agreed with the CCC and Tshabangu that the occupation of the property was carried out with Chamisa’s instructions or consent. The court ruled in favor of the CCC, ordering the removal of Chamisa and his alleged supporters from the premises.
Chamisa’s decision to leave the CCC in January 2024 was attributed to his belief that the party had been “contaminated” and “hijacked” by the government, specifically the ruling ZANU-PF party. He accused ZANU-PF of manipulating state institutions to undermine the original purpose and mandate of the CCC, effectively handing over the party to them. This move was seen as a betrayal by Chamisa, who had been a prominent figure in Zimbabwean politics.
Overall, the court’s ruling in favor of the CCC highlights the complex legal and political dynamics at play in Zimbabwe. It also underscores the challenges faced by opposition parties in asserting their rights and maintaining control of their party assets. Moving forward, the aftermath of this judgement may have significant implications for the political landscape in Zimbabwe and the future of the CCC under new leadership.
Read the original article on The Zimbabwe Eye
