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By-elections move betrays Zanu-PF
26 Oct 2023 at 05:50hrs | Views
The main opposition party, Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC), has accused President Emmerson Mnangagwa of revealing his involvement in the recalls of its parliamentarians and councillors by self-proclaimed secretary-general Sengezo Tshabangu, amidst indications of Zanu-PF's maneuvering.
On Friday, Mnangagwa declared November 7 as the nomination court date and December 9 as the election day to fill the vacancies resulting from the controversial recall of nine CCC legislators by Tshabangu.
The proclamation stated, "Whereas in terms of section 129 (k) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, the seats of the members of Parliament for Beitbridge West, Binga North, Bulawayo South, Cowdray Park, Lobengula-Magwegwe, Lupane East, Mabvuku-Tafara, Mpopoma-Mzilikazi, and Nketa have become vacant by reason of ceasing to be members of CCC of Morgan Ncube, Prince Dubeko Sibanda, Nicola Jane Watson, Pashor Raphael Sibanda, Ereck Gono, Bright Moyo Vanya, Febion Munyaradzi Kufahakutizwi, Desmond Makaza, and Obert Manduna on the 9th of October, 2023."
The CCC argued that Mnangagwa's endorsement of the recalls through the by-election proclamation reveals his involvement in the recalls. They asserted, "This proclamation is in response to an illegal recall initiated by a Zanu-PF imposter, named Sengezo Tshabangu, who falsely claims to be the interim secretary-general of our party, led by President Nelson Chamisa. The illegal proclamation is a clear indication of Mr Mnangagwa's involvement in the illegal recalls of our elected members. Mnangagwa's intention is to decimate the authentic opposition in Zimbabwe, following his defeat by President Nelson Chamisa in the recently concluded rigged and fraudulent elections."
The CCC further claimed that the endorsement of the recalls has plunged the country into a constitutional and political crisis. They stated, "Zimbabwe is now facing an unprecedented constitutional and political crisis. This has proved the most glaring manifestation of state institutions capture by Mr Mnangagwa."
The CCC emphasized that they had not initiated any recalls and stressed that the recalls are illegal. They also highlighted that Sengezo Tshabangu is not a registered CCC member, and they have reported him to the police. They concluded by stating that a by-election date cannot be determined for a matter currently before the courts.
The CCC mentioned their commitment to finding solutions to protect the nation from further political contention and pledged to provide updates on their actions in this regard.
There are indications that Mnangagwa, who won the disputed August 23 election, is pursuing a two-thirds majority in Parliament to amend laws and extend his term in power.
On Friday, Mnangagwa declared November 7 as the nomination court date and December 9 as the election day to fill the vacancies resulting from the controversial recall of nine CCC legislators by Tshabangu.
The proclamation stated, "Whereas in terms of section 129 (k) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, the seats of the members of Parliament for Beitbridge West, Binga North, Bulawayo South, Cowdray Park, Lobengula-Magwegwe, Lupane East, Mabvuku-Tafara, Mpopoma-Mzilikazi, and Nketa have become vacant by reason of ceasing to be members of CCC of Morgan Ncube, Prince Dubeko Sibanda, Nicola Jane Watson, Pashor Raphael Sibanda, Ereck Gono, Bright Moyo Vanya, Febion Munyaradzi Kufahakutizwi, Desmond Makaza, and Obert Manduna on the 9th of October, 2023."
The CCC argued that Mnangagwa's endorsement of the recalls through the by-election proclamation reveals his involvement in the recalls. They asserted, "This proclamation is in response to an illegal recall initiated by a Zanu-PF imposter, named Sengezo Tshabangu, who falsely claims to be the interim secretary-general of our party, led by President Nelson Chamisa. The illegal proclamation is a clear indication of Mr Mnangagwa's involvement in the illegal recalls of our elected members. Mnangagwa's intention is to decimate the authentic opposition in Zimbabwe, following his defeat by President Nelson Chamisa in the recently concluded rigged and fraudulent elections."
The CCC further claimed that the endorsement of the recalls has plunged the country into a constitutional and political crisis. They stated, "Zimbabwe is now facing an unprecedented constitutional and political crisis. This has proved the most glaring manifestation of state institutions capture by Mr Mnangagwa."
The CCC emphasized that they had not initiated any recalls and stressed that the recalls are illegal. They also highlighted that Sengezo Tshabangu is not a registered CCC member, and they have reported him to the police. They concluded by stating that a by-election date cannot be determined for a matter currently before the courts.
The CCC mentioned their commitment to finding solutions to protect the nation from further political contention and pledged to provide updates on their actions in this regard.
There are indications that Mnangagwa, who won the disputed August 23 election, is pursuing a two-thirds majority in Parliament to amend laws and extend his term in power.
Source - newshawks
