Tensions escalate within Nelson Chamisa’s inner circle in Bulawayo Province as factions vie for control ahead of the anticipated launch of a new political movement under Chamisa’s leadership.
The power struggle pits factions led by Tsepiso Mpofu and Matson Hlalo against each other, each seeking dominance in the province in anticipation of Chamisa’s new political venture.
Mpofu, formerly known as Helen Zivira, allegedly changed her name to navigate Bulawayo’s ethnic politics, while Hlalo’s faction leverages financial backing, including support from prominent figures like Gift Banda. Amidst the rivalry, Gideon Shoko emerges as a contender, clandestinely positioning himself for influence.
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Amos Chibaya and Gift Ostallos Siziba reportedly broker deals with factions to secure positions in Chamisa’s party hierarchy, exacerbating tensions. Meanwhile, controversial former ZANU PF member Godfrey Tsenengamu announces his withdrawal from active politics, citing disillusionment with his party’s inability to effect change.
Tsenengamu’s decision, marked by ideological disparities with Chamisa, underscores Zimbabwe’s political landscape’s fluidity and uncertainty. As the nation grapples with shifting allegiances and power dynamics, the future of opposition politics remains uncertain.
In another story, Opposition figure Nelson Chamisa recently disclosed his grassroots efforts to gauge public sentiment and strategize his political future independently of any party affiliation.
Following his resignation from the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) in January due to alleged Zanu PF infiltration, Chamisa reiterated his focus on fostering a new government rather than forming another political entity.
Despite ongoing associations with factions within the CCC, Chamisa clarified that his engagements, including the Blue Movement campaign led by his allies, aim at galvanizing support for systemic change…read in full