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Chamisa a dead corpse says former opposition MP
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NELSON Chamisa's return to Zimbabwe's political scene has sparked sharp criticism, with former allies now openly questioning his relevance and leadership.
After a two-year political hiatus, Chamisa recently announced that he was making a comeback to lead a new opposition movement. However, instead of rallying support, his return has reignited attacks from erstwhile colleagues who have since crossed over to the ruling Zanu-PF.
The criticism came into sharp focus at the launch of the Chegutu Ward 1 by-election campaign over the weekend, where former opposition figures, now aligned with Zanu-PF, took turns to lambast Chamisa.
Former opposition legislator Blessing Chebundo dismissed Chamisa in scathing terms, likening him to a spent force.
"Keep following Chamisa; it is no different from flies that follow a corpse into a grave," said Chebundo.
Gift Konjana, who is contesting the councillor's seat on a Zanu-PF ticket, echoed similar sentiments, arguing that the opposition lacks leadership and direction.
"The opposition does not have direction. The opposition is leaderless," said Konjana.
Chebundo and Konjana are among several former Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) members who fell out with Chamisa after he assumed leadership of the opposition. Tensions have persisted, particularly following the disintegration of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), with some former members questioning Chamisa's leadership credentials.
Meanwhile, Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Ziyambi Ziyambi welcomed the participation of former opposition figures within the ruling party, describing it as a boost for Zanu-PF.
"We want to build Zanu-PF so that everyone comes back to the ruling party. The President is happy when former opposition members contest for positions. These men can destroy the opposition completely and make Zanu-PF greater than what it is today because of their experiences," said Ziyambi.
As Chamisa seeks to reassert himself on the political stage, his return appears to have deepened divisions, setting the stage for renewed political contestation both within and outside the opposition ranks.
After a two-year political hiatus, Chamisa recently announced that he was making a comeback to lead a new opposition movement. However, instead of rallying support, his return has reignited attacks from erstwhile colleagues who have since crossed over to the ruling Zanu-PF.
The criticism came into sharp focus at the launch of the Chegutu Ward 1 by-election campaign over the weekend, where former opposition figures, now aligned with Zanu-PF, took turns to lambast Chamisa.
Former opposition legislator Blessing Chebundo dismissed Chamisa in scathing terms, likening him to a spent force.
"Keep following Chamisa; it is no different from flies that follow a corpse into a grave," said Chebundo.
"The opposition does not have direction. The opposition is leaderless," said Konjana.
Chebundo and Konjana are among several former Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) members who fell out with Chamisa after he assumed leadership of the opposition. Tensions have persisted, particularly following the disintegration of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), with some former members questioning Chamisa's leadership credentials.
Meanwhile, Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Ziyambi Ziyambi welcomed the participation of former opposition figures within the ruling party, describing it as a boost for Zanu-PF.
"We want to build Zanu-PF so that everyone comes back to the ruling party. The President is happy when former opposition members contest for positions. These men can destroy the opposition completely and make Zanu-PF greater than what it is today because of their experiences," said Ziyambi.
As Chamisa seeks to reassert himself on the political stage, his return appears to have deepened divisions, setting the stage for renewed political contestation both within and outside the opposition ranks.
Source - newzimbabwe
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