Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Zimeye
Published on 2024-02-21 19:41:09
Welshman Ncube, the acting president of the CCC, has spoken out against former party leader Nelson Chamisa, justifying the actions taken to remove Chamisa from power and assume leadership of the opposition party. Chamisa resigned from the CCC last month, citing infiltration after interim secretary-general Sengezo Tshabangu seized control of the party from Chamisa and recalled legislators and councillors. This move came after Chamisa lost control of the MDC Alliance to Douglas Mwonzora and subsequently unveiled the CCC in January 2022.
As a result of these developments, the CCC has split into three factions, with each claiming leadership and control. Welshman Ncube, Tendai Biti, and Lynette Karenyi-Kore have emerged as acting CCC presidents on a 90-day rotational basis, with Ncube assuming the role of acting president of the faction that has coalesced under the MDC 2019 structures.
Ncube indirectly criticized Chamisa’s leadership style in a recent interview, suggesting that it had led to a crisis within the party. He highlighted fundamental differences in the party, including the suspension of key meetings and platforms for engagement, and emphasized the importance of collective leadership. Ncube expressed the view that the leadership of the opposition should run in a democratic and inclusive manner, in contrast to the autocratic and authoritarian approach of the ruling Zanu PF.
Addressing his own role, Ncube explained that he was elected as the first acting vice-president due to his seniority and the need to bring the party back on track following Chamisa’s resignation. He also clarified that he had distanced himself from Tshabangu, despite previous reports suggesting his involvement in the plot to remove Chamisa from power.
Chamisa has not announced his next move since stepping down as the leader of the CCC, and some party legislators have chosen to continue their roles within the party rather than resign in solidarity with Chamisa due to a lack of clarity on the way forward.
It is evident that the CCC is currently grappling with internal divisions and power struggles. However, Ncube and the other acting presidents are committed to addressing the challenges that the party faces and steering it back in the right direction.
The future of the CCC remains uncertain, with Chamisa’s next steps unknown. The party continues to face internal and external challenges, and it remains to be seen how the leadership will navigate these obstacles and maintain unity within the party.
In conclusion, the actions taken by Welshman Ncube and the other acting presidents to assume control of the CCC in the wake of Chamisa’s resignation reflect the internal dynamics and power struggles within the opposition party. The coming months will be crucial in determining the future direction of the CCC and how it will overcome its current challenges.
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