A source, who preferred to remain anonymous, disclosed to this publication that various foreign embassies are growing restless with Chamisa’s lack of a strategic approach and are now endorsing Chinóno for the leadership position.
"The dissatisfaction with Chamisa's leadership among international allies is palpable. Embassies from Germany, the Netherlands, the United States, and the United Kingdom, among others, are showing a clear preference for a leadership shift towards Chinóno. They believe he embodies a dynamic vision that could reinvigorate the opposition's prospects," the source explained.
Amidst this leadership turbulence, Chinóno is reportedly making strategic alliances to bolster his political profile.
He is said to have teamed up with a controversial group known as Zimbabwe’s African Revolutionary Movement, led by Isaac Chitengwa.
Together, they plan to organize nationwide demonstrations aimed at asserting Chinóno's political presence both nationally and internationally.
"Our goal is to establish Chinóno as a formidable political leader through grassroots mobilization and international support. This collaboration with Zimbabwe’s African Revolutionary Movement is a step towards that," added the source.
Further revelations suggest that the embassies supporting Chinóno are not only advocating for his ascendancy but are also allegedly strategizing to marginalize Chamisa from the political arena.
"The international backers are intent on sidelining Chamisa. They want to push him into making strategic mistakes that could lead to his arrest, effectively removing him from the political equation," the source disclosed.
The source further said that Chinóno has been using his social media handles to pressure Chamisa into leading demonstrations against the Government. However, the idea is for Chamisa to be arrested so that Chinóno would have a smooth take over of the leadership.
The source added that another youth-driven online pressure group known as Zimbabwe Youth Gen Z has also castigated Chamisa for being politically inept and they are also pushing for Chinóno to be the next leader.
The source added that the Zimbabwe Youth Gen Z were arguing that Chamisa is no longer a youth hence he should relinquish power to other capable leaders.
However, this shift has not gone without resistance from Chamisa’s camp.
Sympathizers of Chamisa argue that Chinóno lacks the political influence to sway the party’s base.
"Chinóno is a political novice in the realm of serious political leadership. His attempts to undermine Chamisa are futile. He does not possess the political capital necessary to divert our support," a staunch Chamisa supporter retorted.
Amid these internal conflicts, political analyst Dr Edmore Muchenje expressed concern over the future of the opposition.
"The opposition in Zimbabwe is teetering on the brink of irrelevance. Figures like Chinóno, often seen as opportunists, may not provide the leadership needed to revive the party’s fortunes. There is a real risk they might exploit these circumstances for personal gain rather than national benefit," Dr Muchenje warned.
As the political drama unfolds, the stability and direction of the CCC remains uncertain, with internal divisions and external pressures shaping its path forward.
