Staff Reporter
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) members have called upon their former leader, Nelson Chamisa, to account for every cent he received before resigning from that party.
Chamisa took to his X (formerly Twitter) page yesterday to announce his disassociation from the CCC.
However, members are now demanding accountability regarding CCC’s financial matters.
"It is very unfortunate that Mr. Chamisa has decided to throw in the towel and quit before we have realized the goals the CCC party was formed to achieve. However, we now want him to account for funds he received during his tenure as CCC president, as there are allegations of misappropriation of funds by him and those close to him,” said the member who preferred to be called Erica.
Another disgruntled CCC member, Eunice Chari, said that the sudden departure of Chamisa from that party has left members with the feeling that the former CCC leader was only in that party to enrich himself.
"This shows that Chamisa was in it for money. Leaving the party without a warning just demonstrates his selfishness, political immaturity, and cowardice as a leader. How can a captain jump ship in the midst of turbulence at a time when the party needs him the most? He should give us a financial statement before he goes," lamented the CCC member.
Comparisons were drawn to the late Morgan Tsvangirai, whom Chari regarded as a dedicated and focused leader.
According to Chari, Chamisa’s decision to quit CCC was seen as an act of cowardice, in stark contrast to Tsvangirai's unwavering commitment to the MDC and its supporters in the face of perceived adversity.
Political analysts, including Professor Jonathan Moyo, have weighed in on the situation, criticising the CCC's structural weaknesses and lack of organisational frameworks.
Professor Moyo suggested that political entities without proper structures and constitutions were inherently flawed and faced significant challenges.
Another political analyst, Psychology Mazivisa, raised questions about Chamisa's leadership abilities, particularly his decision to leave that party during challenging times.
Mazivisa compared Chamisa to President Mnangagwa, noting the latter's resilience in the face of economic challenges and sanctions.
"If you are the president of a party, you cannot just get up and leave when the going gets tough. President Mnangagwa has shown better leadership, standing with Zimbabwe even in the midst of economic crises. Chamisa should have taken a leaf from President Mnangagwa that, as a leader, you must soldier on," Mazivisa stated.
With internal divisions and financial woes looming large, CCC stands at a crossroads, grappling with the aftermath of Chamisa's exit and the challenge of either rising from the ashes or succumbing to further challenges.
