According to a well-placed source, Chibaya is allegedly orchestrating a strategic plan to replace the current co- vice president, Tendai Biti, who has fallen out of favour with that party’s leader Nelson Chamisa.
In pursuit of this ambition, Chibaya is said to have established a task force reportedly composed of his close allies, colloquially referred to as his "blue-eyed boys" to spearhead the by-election campaigns as directed by Chamisa.
The source said that this task force, reportedly active across Zimbabwe's ten provinces, is diligently mobilising support for Chibaya's vice presidential bid.
The source divulged that the Bulawayo task force is particularly active, given the imminent by-elections in that province.
“Notably, Chibaya's influence is apparent in the composition of this task force, which includes figures like Gideon Shoko, a former Senator. Shoko's involvement has sparked controversy among CCC members in Bulawayo, who harbour reservations about his allegiance, suspecting him of being a sympathiser of Douglas Mwonzora, a rival political figure,” said the source.
The source added that allegations are rife that during the 2014 MDC congress, Shoko played a dubious role, contributing to Chamisa's defeat by Mwonzora for the position of Secretary-General.
Furthermore, the same source said that CCC members in Bulawayo accuse Shoko of previously exploiting aspiring candidates by soliciting bribes under the pretence of securing their party representation.
The source emphatically stated, "There's a growing discontent among CCC members in Bulawayo regarding Chibaya's actions. His association with people like Shoko, who is seen as a Mwonzora person and a man of double standards, is causing unrest within the party ranks."
The source said that some members of this task force were reportedly aligned with Sengezo Tshabangu, raising questions about Chibaya's potential covert alliances.
The source added, "There is a real threat of internal division. CCC members in Bulawayo are contemplating demonstrations against Chibaya to urge Chamisa to intervene and possibly remove him as the Movement Mobiliser."
Meanwhile, this development signals a deepening factional rift within the CCC, posing a significant challenge to the party's unity and effectiveness.
As the CCC prepares for the 09 December by-elections, these internal dynamics could have far-reaching implications for the party's future and the broader political landscape in Zimbabwe.
