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Tshabangu fears imminent recall from parliament, goes to court
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Sengezo Tshabangu, the interim Secretary-General of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), has found himself at the center of a legal battle after he approached the High Court seeking an order to prevent the Speaker of Parliament from recalling him.
Tshabangu's legal move comes in the wake of his expulsion from the CCC party, with his fears mounting that he may soon face a parliamentary recall, which would strip him of his position as a Senator from Matabeleland North Province. The expulsion has thrown Tshabangu into uncertainty, as the move to recall him from Parliament becomes imminent.
In his application, Tshabangu argues that the Speaker of Parliament, acting on the expulsion notice from CCC, should be barred from taking any steps to affect his recall. He contends that his swift expulsion was from a process that was flawed and lacked transparency.
Tshabangu has turned to the High Court for intervention, seeking a ruling that will block any potential action by the Speaker, who holds the power to execute such recalls, citing concerns about procedural fairness and his rights as a duly elected representative.
Separately, Tshabangu wants the High Court to declare his expulsion from CCC null and void. He argues that the terms of office of CCC officials ended in May last year.
As the legal battle continues, political observers are closely watching the case, as it could set a significant precedent regarding the rights of parliamentarians who are expelled from their parties and the constitutional processes involved in recalling them.
The CCC has not yet commented on the matter, but sources suggest that the party may have taken this step as part of its broader strategy to deal with internal divisions and ensure party discipline.
The High Court is expected to hear Tshabangu's case in the coming weeks, and the outcome will have serious implications for his political career, as well as the broader political landscape in Zimbabwe.
Tshabangu's legal move comes in the wake of his expulsion from the CCC party, with his fears mounting that he may soon face a parliamentary recall, which would strip him of his position as a Senator from Matabeleland North Province. The expulsion has thrown Tshabangu into uncertainty, as the move to recall him from Parliament becomes imminent.
In his application, Tshabangu argues that the Speaker of Parliament, acting on the expulsion notice from CCC, should be barred from taking any steps to affect his recall. He contends that his swift expulsion was from a process that was flawed and lacked transparency.
Separately, Tshabangu wants the High Court to declare his expulsion from CCC null and void. He argues that the terms of office of CCC officials ended in May last year.
As the legal battle continues, political observers are closely watching the case, as it could set a significant precedent regarding the rights of parliamentarians who are expelled from their parties and the constitutional processes involved in recalling them.
The CCC has not yet commented on the matter, but sources suggest that the party may have taken this step as part of its broader strategy to deal with internal divisions and ensure party discipline.
The High Court is expected to hear Tshabangu's case in the coming weeks, and the outcome will have serious implications for his political career, as well as the broader political landscape in Zimbabwe.
Source - byo24news
