ZANU PF ALLY TAKES OVER HARARE IN A SNEAKY POWER GRAB

In what looks like a planned move to attack democracy, a political activist named Sengezo Tshabangu, who seems to work with Zanu PF, has caused chaos in Harare’s main opposition party, CCC (Citizens’ Coalition for Change). Tshabangu has been going after important people in the opposition, like the Harare Mayor, Ian Makone, and his deputy, Kudzai Kadzombe. This whole situation feels like political cheating and trickery.

Tshabangu says he is the interim Secretary-General of CCC, but this is not true. He is using this lie to remove Makone, Kadzombe, and other councillors from their jobs. He is getting help from some people in Zanu PF who want to hold on to power at any cost. One of the people helping Tshabangu is Winston Chitando, the Zanu PF Local Government Minister. These actions are not only targeting these individuals but also attacking democracy itself in Harare.

This is not the first time Tshabangu has done something like this. Before, he also removed 15 MPs from their positions, which led to many by-elections. It looks like this is part of a bigger plan to weaken the main opposition party and make sure Zanu PF stays in power. These continuous disruptions make it clear that Tshabangu and his supporters want to control Harare’s politics by causing confusion and weakening their rivals.

The timing of these recalls is suspicious. They come just when the CCC is struggling to set up a proper political party structure. CCC has been criticized for not having a clear constitution, permanent leaders, and stable offices. These weaknesses have made it easy for people like Tshabangu to take advantage of the situation. The CCC needs to get its house in order to prevent more attacks like this.

Tshabangu’s method of removing people from power is part of a worrying pattern. People like him pretend to be party officials so they can undermine the real leaders. This is not only a trick but also a serious attack on democracy. It shows that the will of the people is being ignored, and elected leaders are being removed through dishonest means.

The effects of these actions are huge. They are not just causing problems for the city council of Harare but also making people lose trust in the political system. How can citizens trust elections if their leaders can be removed through lies and tricks? This kind of political fraud makes people question whether their votes really matter.

The most worrying part is that this behavior could become the norm. When political cheating becomes a way to hold on to power, it threatens democracy everywhere. Politicians should be serving the people, but instead, they are using manipulation to keep themselves in power. This is dangerous for any society that claims to be democratic.

The situation in Harare is a clear sign of how fragile democracy can be when people with bad intentions take advantage of weaknesses in the system. Tshabangu and his supporters are testing the limits of democracy. The CCC, the government, and civil society must now decide how they will respond. How they handle these challenges will show how strong democracy really is in Harare.

In the end, Harare’s political scene is in serious trouble. The sneaky moves by Tshabangu have thrown the city into chaos. It is a warning to everyone involved in politics. CCC must work hard to become more organized, the government must defend democratic principles, and citizens need to stay alert. People’s rights to vote and choose their leaders are at risk. The future of democracy in Harare depends on how these challenges are handled. Will the city’s leaders stand up against this political fraud, or will they let democracy slip away?