Speaking to this publication today, a close ally of Chamisa revealed that the latter expressed concern over the direct confrontation he was being subjected to by some of his party members who are questioning the selection process of mayors and local Government committee members.

“All is not well in the CCC party, as Chamisa fears en masse defections from his party to Zanu PF.  This follows his direct involvement with the selection of mayors and local Government committee members. His continued imposition of candidates has made him very unpopular and he is aware of that. Last week Chamisa called me and indicated that he might lose a sizeable number his party members to defection.

“He highlighted that some party members were confronting him over the mayoral selection process. He said party members are questioning his decision to personally pinpoint mayoral candidates.” said Chamisa`s ally.

Meanwhile, political analyst, James Mapfumo has condemned Chamisa for his dictatorial tendencies indicating that CCC members are more likely to defect to Zanu PF, a party that is identified for its strong internal democracy.

“I understand CCC members who want to defect to Zanu PF, Chamisa has done nothing, but reveal his dictatorial tendencies at the beginning of the just ended Harmonised General Elections, something that has irked the CCC members. The pull factor to Zanu PF is because the ruling Party continues to exhibit firm democratic processes in all its endeavors. It held primaries to select its candidates unlike the one man band that was seen in the CCC camp. This managed to gives Zanu PF members a say on who would represents them. People want their voices to be heard.

“In contrast, CCC has no formal system of internal democracy. Chamisa is running the party in an authoritarian manner, with little consultation with other party members. His decision to impose mayors and local government committee members without consulting the party's rank and file has further reinforced this perception,” said Mapfumo.

Mapfumo further highlighted that the CCC mayoral candidate selection process has already started fermenting divisions within that party.  

“Chamisa's decisions to single handedly pick Mayoral candidates is undemocratic and will only serve to further divide that party. That move will cost him dearly, as it is likely to alienate some members of the party causing them to defect to Zanu PF,” said the Mapfumo.

Meanwhile, the CCC election of the Victoria Falls Mayor and Deputy failed to take place on Tuesday afternoon after a group of local residents disrupted the process. The incensed residents accused Chamisa of imposing candidates. Chamisa preferred councillor, Ephias Mambume of Ward 1, which was against the will of the Victoria Falls residents.

Staff Reporter

Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader, Nelson Chamisa now fears losing his party members to Zanu PF, as a result of leadership wrangles within that party, Harare Post has learnt.

Speaking to this publication today, a close ally of Chamisa revealed that the latter expressed concern over the direct confrontation he was being subjected to by some of his party members who are questioning the selection process of mayors and local Government committee members.

“All is not well in the CCC party, as Chamisa fears en masse defections from his party to Zanu PF.  This follows his direct involvement with the selection of mayors and local Government committee members. His continued imposition of candidates has made him very unpopular and he is aware of that. Last week Chamisa called me and indicated that he might lose a sizeable number his party members to defection.

“He highlighted that some party members were confronting him over the mayoral selection process. He said party members are questioning his decision to personally pinpoint mayoral candidates.” said Chamisa`s ally.

Meanwhile, political analyst, James Mapfumo has condemned Chamisa for his dictatorial tendencies indicating that CCC members are more likely to defect to Zanu PF, a party that is identified for its strong internal democracy.

“I understand CCC members who want to defect to Zanu PF, Chamisa has done nothing, but reveal his dictatorial tendencies at the beginning of the just ended Harmonised General Elections, something that has irked the CCC members. The pull factor to Zanu PF is because the ruling Party continues to exhibit firm democratic processes in all its endeavors. It held primaries to select its candidates unlike the one man band that was seen in the CCC camp. This managed to gives Zanu PF members a say on who would represents them. People want their voices to be heard.

“In contrast, CCC has no formal system of internal democracy. Chamisa is running the party in an authoritarian manner, with little consultation with other party members. His decision to impose mayors and local government committee members without consulting the party's rank and file has further reinforced this perception,” said Mapfumo.

Mapfumo further highlighted that the CCC mayoral candidate selection process has already started fermenting divisions within that party.  

“Chamisa's decisions to single handedly pick Mayoral candidates is undemocratic and will only serve to further divide that party. That move will cost him dearly, as it is likely to alienate some members of the party causing them to defect to Zanu PF,” said the Mapfumo.

Meanwhile, the CCC election of the Victoria Falls Mayor and Deputy failed to take place on Tuesday afternoon after a group of local residents disrupted the process. The incensed residents accused Chamisa of imposing candidates. Chamisa preferred councillor, Ephias Mambume of Ward 1, which was against the will of the Victoria Falls residents.