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Published on 2024-03-09 18:11:12
The High Court in Bulawayo has been faced with a property wrangle case involving the Chamisa Chete Chete (CCC) party. The case revolves around a dispute between Nelson Chamisa and Sengezo Tshabangu, the self-proclaimed interim secretary general of CCC. Tshabangu is seeking spoliation damages from Chamisa after the party’s office in Bulawayo, known as the Gertrude Mthombeni House, was allegedly forcibly taken over and repainted from yellow to blue by Chamisa’s supporters.
The CCC claimed that Chamisa’s supporters unlawfully took control of the building and painted the offices and precast wall without authorization, which they argued amounted to spoliation. The matter was brought before the Bulawayo High Court, where Justice David Mangota presided over the case. Nqobani Sithole represented Tshabangu, while Obey Shava stood in for Chamisa during the proceedings.
In his founding affidavit, Tshabangu stated that after Chamisa’s resignation, there was an expectation of a smooth handover takeover process, which he claimed was not adhered to. He alleged that a group of unknown individuals, believed to be aligned with Chamisa, forcibly took control of the office, causing the dispute. However, Chamisa denied any involvement in the takeover in his opposing affidavit. He stated that he was not part of any political organization at the time and that his name and image had been misappropriated by individuals unrelated to him.
Chamisa challenged Tshabangu to sue the individuals responsible for repainting the CCC party premises, as he claimed to have no knowledge or involvement in the incident. The case has been left for the High Court to deliberate upon, with a judgment yet to be delivered.
The stalemate between Chamisa and Tshabangu highlights the internal power struggles and disputes that can arise within political parties, especially during times of leadership transitions. The dispute over the control and ownership of the party office reflects the broader challenges faced by political organizations in maintaining unity and coherence in the face of conflicting interests and ambitions.
As the legal battle continues in the High Court, both parties remain resolute in their positions, with Tshabangu seeking damages for the alleged spoliation and Chamisa vehemently denying any involvement in the disputed takeover. The outcome of the case will have implications not only for the individuals involved but also for the CCC party and its future direction.
In conclusion, the property wrangle case between Chamisa and Tshabangu represents a significant legal and political challenge that underscores the complexities of internal party dynamics and the quest for power within political organizations. The resolution of the dispute will likely have far-reaching consequences for both individuals and the CCC party as a whole.
Read the original article on The Zimbabwe Eye
