Breaking: Chamisa dumps CCC

Nyashadzashe Ndoro

Citizens Coalition for Change leader, Nelson Chamisa, has dumped the opposition political party with immediate effect.

Chamisa announced on Thursday afternoon that he no longer had anything to do with the party that he formed two years ago.

He outlined the reasons behind him quitting the party in a long statement.

“Fellow Zimbabweans, fellow citizens, I come to you with a heart full of gratitude and a deep sense of responsibility. I am aware that our beloved country is going through very difficult and challenging circumstances, politically, economically, and socially. The majority of the citizens are flocking into the diaspora. Those who are at home are hustling for a living with a great toil yet without a fair return. Things are hard. Life is difficult. But this must and will soon come to an end.

“It is exactly two years since I announced to you the formation of the CCC. You are aware of what has been unfolding over the past years and months in our beloved country, particularly during the period of run-up to the election and to the present day.

“You will no doubt, recall and distinctly note, the pre-election problems we encountered characterized by Zanu PF and ZEC’s refusal to effect necessary political, constitutional, and electoral reforms,” he added.

During the peak of the battle for the control of the CCC, which has been totally captured by Sengezo Tshabangu, who claims to be the party's interim secretary-general, deputy spokesperson Gift “Ostallos” Siziba two weeks ago hinted that Chamisa was preparing to launch a new political party, the Democratic Alternative in Zimbabwe.

In the latest communique, Chamisa hinted that he would be launching a new political party.

“There are fresh things we need to do. Let’s all work together for total freedom, true change, and holistic transformation for our beloved country. Giving up or giving in is not an option. Nothing comes without tenacity and resilience,” he said..