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Chamisa's CCC pins hope on High Court
27 Oct 2023 at 01:37hrs | Views
The beleaguered Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) is relying on the High Court to reverse the recent recalls initiated by self-proclaimed Secretary General Sengezo Tshabangu.
Tshabangu caused turmoil in CCC by recalling 15 Members of Parliament (MPs, claiming they were chosen to represent the party under unclear circumstances. CCC has disassociated itself from Tshabangu, denouncing his actions as illegal.
In pursuit of a solution, CCC has taken its case to the High Court, seeking to overturn the recalls. CCC's deputy spokesperson, Ostallos Siziba, criticized the Speaker of Parliament and President Mnangagwa for their role in the recalls, stating that they had erred in both the recall process and the announcement of by-election dates.
Siziba said, "We are very clear as a movement. We are soon going to make a statement, particularly with regard to the fact that the matter is now in the hands of the court, and we expect that the principles of natural justice will be applied to restore order in Parliament and local authorities."
He further explained, "The Speaker of Parliament acted in error, relying on a fraudulent letter that he should not have accepted or acted upon. For these reasons, the matter is now before the court, and we expect that on November 2, we will make a statement regarding the decision and judgment that will come from the courts."
CCC faces a time constraint, as the High Court is set to convene on November 2 to hear their case. In response to the recalls, the opposition had disengaged from parliamentary and council activities, accusing the ruling party, Zanu-PF, of involvement.
CCC has since declared an end to its disengagement period and has appealed to regional bodies, including the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Siziba emphasized that addressing the disputed 2023 elections remains a priority.
"We have no time for impostors. We are focused on significant national issues. Impostors have no role to play in the national democratic project, and we are resolute in terms of the task at hand," Siziba stated. "We are concentrating on crucial matters: legitimacy, governance, and the crisis we face after the 2023 elections. This is the focus of our efforts."
Tshabangu caused turmoil in CCC by recalling 15 Members of Parliament (MPs, claiming they were chosen to represent the party under unclear circumstances. CCC has disassociated itself from Tshabangu, denouncing his actions as illegal.
In pursuit of a solution, CCC has taken its case to the High Court, seeking to overturn the recalls. CCC's deputy spokesperson, Ostallos Siziba, criticized the Speaker of Parliament and President Mnangagwa for their role in the recalls, stating that they had erred in both the recall process and the announcement of by-election dates.
Siziba said, "We are very clear as a movement. We are soon going to make a statement, particularly with regard to the fact that the matter is now in the hands of the court, and we expect that the principles of natural justice will be applied to restore order in Parliament and local authorities."
He further explained, "The Speaker of Parliament acted in error, relying on a fraudulent letter that he should not have accepted or acted upon. For these reasons, the matter is now before the court, and we expect that on November 2, we will make a statement regarding the decision and judgment that will come from the courts."
CCC faces a time constraint, as the High Court is set to convene on November 2 to hear their case. In response to the recalls, the opposition had disengaged from parliamentary and council activities, accusing the ruling party, Zanu-PF, of involvement.
CCC has since declared an end to its disengagement period and has appealed to regional bodies, including the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Siziba emphasized that addressing the disputed 2023 elections remains a priority.
"We have no time for impostors. We are focused on significant national issues. Impostors have no role to play in the national democratic project, and we are resolute in terms of the task at hand," Siziba stated. "We are concentrating on crucial matters: legitimacy, governance, and the crisis we face after the 2023 elections. This is the focus of our efforts."
Source - NewZimbabwe
