Tshabangu's New Role: Leader of the Fake Opposition
Sengezo will form portfolio committees, appoint chairpersons, and generally whip the CCC legislators.
Tshabangu's New Role: Leader of the Fake Opposition
Sengezo Tshabangu, Zimbabwe's freshly minted Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, has waltzed into the spotlight once again.
Picture it: a grand announcement, the Speaker of the National Assembly and voila! Sengezo steps forward, ready to juggle the delicate art of opposition leadership like a pro.
Sengezo, in a move that would make even the boldest TikTok dancer raise an eyebrow, declared himself the Interim Secretary General of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC). Letters were dispatched, asserting that certain CCC MPs and councillors had ghosted the party. Cue internal conflicts and legal battles – because nothing says “party time” like a good ol' legal showdown.
Sengezo now wears the coveted “Leader of the Opposition” sash. His job is to pose as the ultimate mediator between the Government and the opposition. Think of him as the middle child at a family dinner – trying to keep the peace while everyone else argues about who gets the last slice of pizza. Just that he's illegitimate.
Tshabangu's New Role: Leader of the Fake Opposition
Sengezo will form portfolio committees, appoint chairpersons, and generally make sure the opposition's voice is heard. Imagine him in a boardroom, nodding sagely as he assigns committee tasks.
There's more! Sengezo will represent the opposition in international bodies like the Pan African Parliament (PAP) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Parliamentary Forum. Picture him at a global summit, shaking hands with diplomats.
Sengezo's also part of the Parliament Standing Rules and Orders Committee – the VIP section of decision-making. It's like being invited to the coolest after-party, where parliamentary rules are the hottest topic.
So there you have it: Sengezo Tshabangu, the willing political puppet, pirouetting through the halls of power. His appointment? A strategic move by Zanu-PF that'll echo across the political dance floor for years to come.
