Chamisa,
founded the CCC and ditched the party after it had been hijacked by Sengezo
Tshabangu, leaving his rivals and supporters guessing about his next move.
Amid
speculation over the politician's preparations for a political comeback,
opposition political activists want to make him aware of their on their
grievances, which they claim need attention before the launch of the new
political outfit.
The political
activists, who came together on social media platforms expressing
disgruntlement over the state of opposition politics, came up with a document
they plan to deliver to Chamisa.
In the leaked
document, titled Re-energising the Base in Preparation for the New, seen by
NewsDay, the activists raised concern about “secretive meetings” being held in
preparation for the new political outfit to challenge Zanu PF’s 45-year rule.
The alleged
secretive meetings, the activists claim, sideline other members, sparking fears
of escalating infighting within the opposition.
The activists
allege that there has been imposition of citizen representatives in the form of
cluster leaders and co-ordinators, at all levels from ward up to national,
without consultation and input of grassroots citizens by a “dangerous cabal”.
“We hereby
identify some of the major problems which were evident leading to the
resignation of our leader, some of which have persisted to date with
devastating consequences,” part of the document read.
“As part of the
ongoing SWOT analysis, these challenges come in the form of weaknesses
(internal) and threats (external) to which mitigatory measures may be developed
to create a formidable force that can oppose the regime effectively.
“Imposition of
citizens’ representatives in the form of cluster leaders, constituency
co-ordinators, youth co-ordinators, women co-ordinators at all levels from ward
through to national, without consultation and input of the grassroots citizens.
“Divisive and
toxic politics which has created more hatred among cadres and party deployees
more than the real elephant in the room, Zanu PF, perpetrated by a dangerous
cabal which arrogated itself powers even to impose representatives loyal to its
selfish and personal agenda.”
The opposition
is currently fractured, with members fighting for inclusion in the new set-up
amid accusations and labelling.
Some members
are accused of being sell-outs, suspected to be dining with Tshabangu, which
has led to mistrust and divisions within the party.
The activists
called on Chamisa to come up with a constitution before launching the new
political outfit.
“Having
identified the challenges that are likely to contaminate the new (formation),
we propose the following solutions, among others,” part of the document read.
“A
people-driven constitution with a shared set of values upon which all are bound
and servant to, one that can be used as a point of reference guiding the
operations of the citizens’ movement. Newsday
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