Welshman, Biti Lose Party Control To Tshabangu
Political Reporter- Welshman Ncube and Tendai Biti have lost control of the divided CCC after the Parliament approved parliament purges by the CCC’s controversial secretary-general Sengezo Tshabangu.
This has raised tensions within the CCC, led by Welshman Ncube, prompting them to approach the High Court in Bulawayo to contest the reshuffle, arguing that Tshabangu lacks the authority to make such changes without party approval.
However, despite the legal challenge, Parliament announced the changes, appointing Maureen Kademaunga as the new Leader of the Opposition, replacing Lynnette Karenyi Kore, while Nonhlahla Mlotshwa was appointed as the overall Chief Whip of the opposition.
CCC spokesperson Willias Madzimure condemned Parliament’s decision to implement the changes.
He said :
The matter is before the court and according to the Courts the matter will be heard on Friday and it is alarming.
It is shocking that after the speaker had been served with the court papers, he went on to make the arrangement.
As a party, we are operating in a normal democracy where the rule of law is respected when we have such a situation, we approach the courts.
Tshabangu assumed control of the party in October 2023 and began recalling dozens of elected representatives, leveraging support from both Parliament and the Judiciary.
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