Chin’ono takes CCC to task over poor leadership

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…as journalist accuses Chamisa of failing to unite opposition forces and protect people’s votes

Staff Reporter

Renowned Zimbabwean journalist, Hopewell Chin’ono, brazenly ripped into CCC, accusing the yellow political outfit of failing to unite opposition forces and protect people’s votes in the just ended elections.

Chin’ono lambasted CCC leader Nelson Chamisa for his solitary approach in challenging the ruling party, ZANU-PF.

Chin’ono stated, “CCC in its present construct has no capacity to remove ZANUPF from power.” He underscored the need for a united front rather than fragmented opposition groupings ¹.

He further criticized the CCC’s leadership for their failure to protect votes in the 2023 elections.

Despite people turning out to vote, he argued that the opposition leadership failed to ensure a fair election process¹.

Chin’ono warned, “Don’t lie to voters, don’t sell fairytales, work with others starting with those in your party or else ZANUPF will win again in 2028 through rigging.”

He emphasized the need for practical politics over empty promises¹.

His statement comes against the backdrop of the 2023 general elections in Zimbabwe, marred by allegations of vote rigging and an intensifying crackdown on the opposition¹ ².

Despite these challenges, Chin’ono’s words serve as a clarion call for unity and collaboration in challenging a system of corrupt rule.

Recent political developments in Zimbabwe have been marked by tension and unrest.

Since the end of Robert Mugabe’s rule in November 2017, there have been numerous instances of journalists, opposition leaders, and trade union activists being arrested and detained for organizing demonstrations against corruption³.

The 2023 general elections saw incumbent President Emmerson Mnangagwa from ZANU-PF win against Nelson Chamisa from CCC ². The election was marred by allegations of vote rigging and an intensifying crackdown on the opposition ¹ ².

In May 2022, Parliament passed a constitutional amendment that eliminated direct elections for the vice president, and established a new procedure under which the vice president is appointed by the president.

Opposition groups condemned the amendment, saying that it was designed to further consolidate power in the office of the president⁴.

Chin’ono’s statement underscores the importance of unity and collaboration in challenging a system of corrupt rule. His words serve as a reminder that practical politics and unity are key to effecting change in Zimbabwe’s political landscape.