Acting CCC Leader Mkwananzi Demands Sikhala’s Release

Acting CCC Leader Mkwananzi Demands Sikhala’s Release

Promise Mkwananzi, the new leader of the Citizen’s Coalition for Change (CCC), recently outlined his plan of action following his appointment as Nelson Chamisa’s successor.

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This announcement that Mkwananzi had succeeded Chamisa generated a lot of buzz on social media after a letter, addressed to Speaker of Parliament Jacob Mudenda, confirming Mkwananzi’s leadership circulated online.

While some sceptics questioned the authenticity of the letter, Mkwananzi himself confirmed its legitimacy by laying out his strategy for the upcoming days.

His plan includes several key objectives: firstly, he aims to ensure that CCC candidates, who were previously barred, are reinstated on the ballot for the by-elections scheduled on February 3rd.

Additionally, he seeks the release of Job Sikhala, as well as the reinstatement of all CCC representatives who were recalled.

Acting CCC Leader Mkwananzi Demands Sikhala’s Release

In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Mkwananzi shared his strategy without delving into specific tactics. He wrote:

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“In the coming days, we are going to fight for the following items:

1. That the recall letter submitted by the party to the ministry of local government, public works and national housing on Monday the 15th of January 2023 be expedited and effected.
2. That our candidates for the 3rd of February 2023 by-elections who are about to be unlawfully barred from participating be allowed to contest in line with the laws of Zimbabwe. It is a paradox that purported opposition leaders are at the forefront of barring fellow opposition leaders from contesting.
3. That all our Proportional Representatives in senate, parliament and council who were unlawfully recalled be retained as they had been selected by our leader and President Advocate Nelson Chamisa after the 23rd of August 2023 disputed elections.
4. That Hon Job Sikhala be immediately and unconditionally released from prison and compensated for the wrongful arrest and illegal detention.”