One of the three vice presidents and MP for Chikanga, Karenyi Kore, has been named as the new CCC leader in parliament. This decision comes after the previous leader, Nelson Chamisa, quit the political party on thursday.
A statement released by the party outlines that the CCC’s leadership structure will revert to the officials elected at the MDC Alliance congress in Gweru in May 2019. This decision was made after the party resolved in January last year to abandon the MDC Alliance name and establish the CCC.
Amidst these developments, Karenyi Kore, the Member of Parliament for Chikanga and one of the three vice presidents, has been appointed as the leader of the opposition in parliament. This decision follows the recall of Amos Chibaya, Chamisa’s initial pick, by self-styled CCC interim secretary general Sengezo Tshabangu. A court also barred Chibaya from participating in by-elections scheduled for February 3.
The CCC leadership, elected at the Gweru congress, convened an emergency meeting to discuss President Chamisa’s statement and its immediate implications. The party emphasized that President Chamisa’s leadership, elected unopposed in May 2019, was never in dispute until his resignation.
The leadership resolved to collectively place power and authority in the national leadership elected at the Gweru congress, reaffirming the authority of various executive committees leading to the May 2019 congress. Plans for engaging President Chamisa in resolving the raised issues were also outlined, with an urgent leadership meeting to follow.
Sources within the CCC revealed the party’s intention to engage in urgent talks with Sengezo Tshabangu. The party aims to discuss the resolution to return to the 2019 structures, aligning with Tshabangu’s stated goal of restoring constitutionalism and collective decision-making. The hope is that Tshabangu, recognized by parliament and the courts as the interim secretary general, will support the return to elected officials.
Following Chamisa’s resignation announcement, several CCC MPs have expressed loyalty on social media, stating that they stand with him. Although no resignations have occurred, there is growing pressure for MPs to distance themselves from the party.
Source iHarare
