Political Reporter

A leaked Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) WhatsApp group has exposed reasons behind the silent treatment that has been dealt to CCC interim vice chairman Job Sikhala at a time he requires support the most.

Responding to a suggestion raised in the CCC WhatsApp group calling on that party leadership to spearhead demonstrations against Sikhala’s continued incarceration, CCC party spokesperson Fadzai Mahere said that Sikhala has continuously undermined CCC leader Nelson Chamisa as such did not deserve the effort.

“Thank you for your concern but of late, that is no longer the position in the movement. Hon. Sikhala has been working with Freddy Masarirevu the so called personal lawyer and family friend to undermine our efforts and those of Chamisa.

“All we can offer is solidarity and I have been consistent in doing so,” said Mahere.

Mahere further accused Sikhala of being overly ambitious to a point of coveting Chamisa’s position.

“The president once warned him publicly about his violent tendencies but as you know, his ambitions to lead the opposition with Tendai (CCC interim co-vice president Tendai Biti) got the better of him.

“However, our intelligence informed us he is now working on his own project from prison.  That is why he is falsely accusing us of wanting to poison him. As the spokesperson of the movement I feel I have done my part and will continue to do so for the sake of the public but truth be told, he has chosen separate ways,” concluded Mahere.

Meanwhile, the tribal factions continue to deepen the divisions within the CCC party, as CCC Member of Parliament for Pumula, Sichelesile Mahlangu has warned Chamisa that CCC co-vice president Welshman Ncube and other CCC Matabeleland party members have vowed not to support a Shona leader.