“Hearing of Sengezo Tshabangu’s Application to Bar CCC MPs and Councillors from By-elections”
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JUST IN: 📹 Sengezo Tshabangu’s application to have recalled CCC MPs and councillors barred from standing in Saturday’s by-elections will be heard on Wednesday at the Harare High Court. CCC led by Nelson Chamisa has been joined in proceedings. Tshabangu’s lawyer Nqobani Sithole: pic.twitter.com/FdFuCGp11u
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Title: Sengezo Tshabangu Seeks to Bar Recalled CCC MPs and Councillors from By-Elections
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Date: December 5, 2023
In a recent development, Sengezo Tshabangu has filed an application to prevent recalled MPs and councillors from the opposition party, the CCC (Citizens Coalition Congress), from standing in the upcoming by-elections. The application will be heard on Wednesday at the Harare High Court, and CCC, led by Nelson Chamisa, has been summoned to join the proceedings.
Tshabangu’s lawyer, Nqobani Sithole, confirmed the news and shared his client’s concerns about the participation of recalled CCC representatives in the forthcoming by-elections. The move comes as a response to the CCC’s recent decision to recall several MPs and councillors who were allegedly disloyal to the party.
The application seeks to challenge the legitimacy of the CCC’s decision to recall its members and whether those individuals should be allowed to participate in the by-elections. Tshabangu argues that the recall of these representatives undermines the democratic process and raises questions about the credibility and fairness of the upcoming elections.
The CCC, on the other hand, maintains that their actions are justified and in accordance with their party constitution. They believe that the recalled MPs and councillors have violated party rules and have lost the trust of their constituents. The party contends that it is within their rights to recall these individuals and replace them with more loyal candidates.
The outcome of this case is crucial as it will determine whether the recalled CCC MPs and councillors can still participate in the by-elections. If the court rules in favor of Tshabangu’s application, it could potentially have far-reaching implications for other political parties and their ability to recall members in the future.
By-elections are scheduled for Saturday, and this legal challenge adds an extra layer of complexity to an already tense political climate in Zimbabwe. The country, still grappling with the aftermath of a disputed general election, is hoping that these by-elections will help stabilize the political landscape and restore confidence in the democratic process.
As the hearing approaches, both the CCC and Tshabangu’s legal team are expected to present their arguments before the court. The decision of the Harare High Court will be eagerly awaited by politicians, supporters, and observers alike, as it will shape the future of these recalled CCC representatives and potentially impact the credibility of the upcoming by-elections..
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@zimlive said JUST IN: 📹 Sengezo Tshabangu’s application to have recalled CCC MPs and councillors barred from standing in Saturday’s by-elections will be heard on Wednesday at the Harare High Court. CCC led by Nelson Chamisa has been joined in proceedings. Tshabangu’s lawyer Nqobani Sithole:
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