Political Reporter

Rampant factional bickering has emerged within the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), with members aligning with Nelson Chamisa.

Sources indicate that members are jostling to position themselves closer to Chamisa, causing internal strife.

A source who spoke to this publication disclosed that a recent heated exchange of words occurred in a WhatsApp group titled "President Nelson Chamisa Weruzhinji rweZimbabwe paKwekwe Central."

The altercation involved organizing secretary Amos Chibaya and CCC Chamisa faction provincial coordinator Josiah Makombe.

"Chibaya accused Makombe of being a Sengezo Tshabangu sympathizer. In turn, Makombe accused Chibaya of using his position to line his pockets at the expense of the party," the source said.

The source further revealed that Chibaya accused Makombe of holding parallel meetings designed to sideline him, with these meetings allegedly taking place at Padanga Gardens in Gweru.

"Chibaya was furious about the clandestine meetings Makombe was organizing, which he believed were intended to undermine his authority," the source added.

According to the insider, the root cause of this bickering within the Chamisa camp is ambitious members who are positioning themselves in anticipation of a new political party to be led by Chamisa.

"Chibaya harbours ambitions of becoming the vice president in the new party. However, Makombe has vocally opposed this, claiming that Chibaya is too greedy, a womanizer, and lacks the necessary leadership qualities to hold such a high office," the source stated.

The source emphasized that the ongoing discord is driven by personal ambitions rather than collective goals, which is detrimental to the party's unity and overall mission.

"The infighting is a result of individuals prioritizing their ambitions over the party's collective interests. This is causing significant harm to the party's cohesion and ability to effectively challenge the status quo," the source concluded.

Political analyst Calvin Chitsunge weighed in on the situation, highlighting lack of leadership within the Chamisa camp.

"The bickering within Chamisa faction is a clear indication that there is no strong leadership to provide direction. If this continues, by 2028, there will be no opposition worth talking about in Zimbabwe, as CCC does not possess qualities to present a formidable challenge to ZANU PF," Chitsunge said.

The internal conflicts have raised concerns about the future of the CCC and its ability to unify under a common goal.

As the CCC navigates this tumultuous period, the need for strong, decisive leadership becomes ever more critical.