Zimbabwe: Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC) – Press Release (09.11.2023)

Zimbabwe: The CCC didn’t learn a lesson from the Draghi affairs…

The High Court has dismissed an application by main opposition CCC MPs and Senators seeking to overturn their shock recalls from the legislature by political activist Sengezo Tshabangu, meaning the resultant by-elections go ahead.

-The judgement opens an avenue for Zanu PF to secure a two-thirds parliamentary majority through the back door to change the constitution for its own self-serving political agendas, including President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s third term bid.

-A group of 14 CCC MPs and nine senators had approached the High Court seeking nullification of their recall” (Mai Magaisa, 04.11.2023).

This is a deja vu sort of vibe. Not the good kind, but we have been here before. Citizens Coalition For Change (CCC) the rebrand of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) – Alliance (MDC-Alliance) was clever enough to get a new name and supposed “organization”. However, it is falling for the same sins all over again and thinking the ruling regime would play fair.

Well, Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) are well known for playing free or fair in concerns to power. No, they make the rules and the others have to abide by them. If it was the MDC or any other political party. They are there on their mercy and on their behalf. Not to be in the way or undress the ruling regime.

The incumbent President Emmerson Mnangagwa has used the same trick all over again. Last time it was using Draghi or Douglas Mwonzora with his MDC-T to takeover and control the MDC-Alliance. That was done deliberately and weakened the MDC-Alliance by recalling MPs and Councillors. Just like Tshabangu is doing in regard with the CCC.

We have seen this game being played out before and the leadership of CCC has to think this through. They went through another election cycle and polls to damage the ZANU-PF. However, the party already had sinister plans in the shadows, which they are doing now. Which means the CCC will lost their foothold and become insignificant in regards to the chambers of power. That means Mnangagwa and his comrades can take it all.

Nelson Chamisa and fellow party leaders looked wise when they rebranded and started the CCC under the guise of MDC-Alliance. They were able to restart and get fresh ahead of the polls. Nevertheless, the CCC are now falling for the same trick.

It should be red-alert and warning signals in the headquarters of the CCC. They shouldn’t be #GodsInIt and “analyse” the matter. No, they need to actually think things through and not use the same strategy again. They have already exhausted part of it and they didn’t “win”. The CCC is losing and becoming a laughing matter like the MDC-Alliance did by being dismantled little by little by Draghi.

Now Tshabangu is the puppet of the state. Not that he will win any seats or deliver anything substantial of the CCC. We know he isn’t there for election victories or to conquer the electorate. No, his there to destroy the CCC from within and the state allows it. It is the naive of CCC to believe this would be any different. That the state and ZANU-PF would mind or safeguard the identity of their biggest rival. No, they want to destroy it and dismantle it, either by hook or by crook. They don’t care as long as Chamisa and the others suffers.

I am just amazed that the CCC wasn’t solid and prepared, because they knew the gig after years of Draghi. They should have seen this one coming and envisioned the options of the state. However, they thought suddenly the crocodile would have a change of heart.

Well, the CCC was wrong and now the crocodile is ready to chew them up alive. Peace.

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Opinion: Besigye needs a new home

Today it was finalized, the leadership of Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) split itself from the People’s Government and the Katonga branch. This means Dr. Kizza Besigye and his allies needs to find a new home. The people of defiance and resilience against oppression has to start up fresh.

There been speculations that the Besigye fraction would do like Bobi Wine did and “buy-out” a defunct party. Nevertheless, there has no proof of it. The other side has said it should just become a part of the National Unity Platform, as it is already working with and coordinating with the NUP. Because, Bobi Wine and Besigye have a cordial relationship as politicians.

Today’s resolution from the FDC is just crystal-clear. There is no way to return now. No steps for dialogue or talk between Besigye or his former fellows in the FDC Najjanankumbi. These folks has detached themselves from him and called him an imposter. They are saying his wrongly using the FDC logos and posturing as a part of the party. That together with the rest of his allies. Therefore, there is no more between him and them.

This is why the people of the People’s Government and FDC Katonga Fraction has to decide what to do. They will not be taken care off or be favoured in the leadership from within the FDC. That ship has sailed and they have been evicted. Bluntly thrown out of their own party and if they don’t… then well… a disciplinary committee will come and will enforce sanctions on them.

With that in mind… we know there is no return and why should they?

The betrayal was in the city and they took advantage. They ate and has enjoyed the spoils. Now they are running the show and “legitimized” their own existence. While vilifying one of the founders and one of the reasons why the party was as big in the first place.

It is amazing that the party of Besigye has thrown Besigye out. That what happened today. In reality his own party has made him an outcast. That is the truth. Someone who fought for the party and helped building it from scratch. That person is one of them you throw out like garbage. It is just showing what the FDC leadership has become and who they are… when they act like this.

There is no returning back. Amuriat and Mafabi has sold it all and they are willing to do this. They are proud of it and announced it like nothing. Just a formality….

That shows that they are not considering the implications and what it signify. The signal they are sending is clear. The FDC they run are not aligned with the principals and ideals of Besigye. Which means they are more easily corruptible and easy access then ever before. Because, we know that Besigey will fight hard and take the punishment with ease. That’s something he has done for years and paid the price for the cause. Alas, that doesn’t matter to the FDC leadership.

This current FDC leadership doesn’t value Besigye or his kind. That is compelling and is a warning… We now know… and the ones proud party and resilient one is now mediocre and like so many others. Because, it betrayed its own for personal glory.

That’s why one of the founders and his allies has to find a new home. Either make their own or join another one. Since there is nothing left for them to return too….

A Luta Continua. Peace.

The FDC-Crisis Continues: Najjanankumbi detach itself from Katonga completely…

““FDC NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECALLED THE RESOLUTION THAT CREATED THE PEOPLES GOVERNMENT. After a period of reflection and thorough internal discussions, the FDC National Executive Committee reached a consensus to recall the resolution that established the Peoples Government. With immediate effect, therefore the FDC will no longer participate in any activities associated with the Peoples Government. This may only resume when the conflict between the two is resolved. This severing of relations comes after a series of challenges that the FDC has faced managing two centers of power which have conflicted since 2018 leading to a total misunderstanding immediately before, during and after the 2021 general elections” (FDC, 30.10.2023).

Today was the final day for the current leadership of Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) and their allegiance to some of their founders and leaders. They have now decided to leave them behind and finalized a break-up. While promising much more.

The leaders from within and who conspired to do this is Patrick Oboi Amuriat and Nathan Nandala-Mafabi, as well as others who has complied and accepted to partake in this quagmire. The FDC as we know it is now gone. The principals and the ideals of the party has been sold on a altar and these gentlemen danced at the wake.

The FDC leadership continues:

Our party has experienced internal conflicts, accompanied by allegations and counter-accusations that have contributed to considerable turmoil within our ranks with resultant negative publicity in the media. Regrettably, some members of the FDC have chosen to adopt a hostile stance against their own party in complete contravention of Article 12 of the party constitution. They have for example continued to posture as the legitimate leaders of the party which matter was settled at the 6th October National Delegates Conference with the election of new leaders. They continue to issue illegal notices using FDC headed paper, use party symbols, slogans and colors and continue to brand themselves as such; and have also abused party documents during unauthorized meetings. The Party is now prepared to take disciplinary action through a well constituted Committee on Discipline against these errant members and we strongly urge them to cease presenting themselves as FDC leaders. We also call on our members to shun these individuals who chose to masquerade as ‘interim’ or factional leaders in order to cause a split in the party for their own selfish interests” (FDC, 30.10.2023).

We can see how POA and the FDC Najjanankumbi fraction is spinning it. It is so obvious, as they are acting supreme and the legitimate ones. While they never took any accountability and only threw stones at the other fraction. The FDC never resolved the matter and the ones in-charge now has practically hijacked it on their own accord. So, it is rich reading this text and knowing how it transpired. These men don’t lack courage to boldly say it and publish it. Because, they don’t mind the outcome or what they have become by doing it.

To further it’s case…

We want to emphasize that there are no factions within the FDC, contrary to how it has been portrayed in the media. Claims of a “Katonga faction” or a “Najjanankumbi faction” are entirely unfounded. There is only one FDC, and it is crucial that the media immediately cease perpetuating these misrepresentations. However, in keeping with the Guiding Principle in the party constitution Chapter 8(e) that relates to peaceful resolution of conflict we continue to extend an olive branch to the FDC members “out there”. This however applies to only those holding corporate or life membership cards and those who are up to date with their membership. For those whose membership expires every year and have not renewed it by registering in their village registers they can only be supporters and sympathizers and not members and accordingly are at liberty to decide whether they want to regain membership of the party or not. For now, we implore all of them to stop masquerading as FDC leaders” (FDC, 30.10.2023).

If they are thinking this is wise… well… it is not and this is a strategic blunder. As they are no disfranchising plenty of members and the ones who sought “shelter” at Katonga or People’s Government. They are the ones that even brought POA into power and he betrayed them. Now he has finalized it and now he speaks ill of them. Trying to downplay them and making it illegitimate. While he sits on a throne of lies… maybe bare-naked, but most likely bare-foot like he was during his campaign in 2021.

This part ends with:

We wish to clarify that during the Delegates Conference held on October 6th, 2023, a new National Executive Committee was democratically elected and sworn in. The conference also took a number of key decisions including extending the life of the Electoral Commission by six months and replacing the Hon. Ibrahim Ssemuju Nganda with Hon. Yusuf Nsibambi whom we congratulate, as the FDC whip in Parliament. The FDC remains committed to its mission and values, and we believe that these decisions are essential to restore unity and cohesion within our party” (FDC, 30.10.2023).

When you want to talk rubbish. This part is over the moon. The stars are aligned and the whole picture is just blossoming. The colours are all there and the flavours of heaven is at your fingertips. However, the reality is much more grim and dark. These aren’t fact or real. If it where… there wouldn’t be this stand-off, which the current leadership never wanted to resolve. They rather wanted it to die out and be forgotten about. However, by their recent action. These people are just proving how they are in the wrong. That’s why they have targeted Besigye and his associates, because they know what they did…

That was just one part of the FDC Press Release today, but I want to end with this one, which was particularly interesting considering everything:

As you are aware the FDC has a new leadership and the new leadership has a big task ahead to give the party a face lift and to enable us to regain our glory in the political landscape of this country. As the new team, we mean business from the very start of our 5 year tenure and we will soon be heading out to the field We urge all our members to prepare for an extensive plan aimed at strengthening the party’s infrastructure nationwide, which includes the redevelopment of the ‘Blue House’ which remains pending from the previous term” (FDC, 30.10.2023).

I hate to be that guy, but by detaching yourself from Besigye and his associates, you are practicality never able to regain old glory. He is one of the reasons why the party had any glory and was built up the way it is. It is his character and message that brought people under the banner. He and others who has also left like Muntu. However, POA and Mafabi can try… but they have burnt plenty of bridges and there will be less goodwill now. Especially, we now know how they operate from within. So who wants to trust them from the outside looking in?

This FDC is broken and in self-destruction mode. It isn’t one you can trust and the leaders are to blame. They should have known better, but apparently the shillings was to juicy to say “no”. Peace.

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