BREAKING: TSHABANGU APPOINTED LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION IN PARLY -

Sengezo Tshabangu has been appointed as the leader of the opposition in parliament and also appointed to the Parliament Standing Rules and Orders Committee . This appointment comes after he declared himself CCC Interim Secretary General in October 2023 and successfully recalled 15 Members of Parliament and 17 Councillors . Here are some key points about Sengezo Tshabangu and his appointment

Who is Sengezo Tshabangu?

A Zimbabwean politician and a member of the Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC)
Served as the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC)’s Chairperson in Matabeleland North in 2008
Was a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), a defunct party led by former Finance Minister Tendai Biti

Appointment as CCC Interim Secretary General

Declared himself CCC Interim Secretary General in October 2023
Successfully recalled 15 Members of Parliament and 17 Councillors
Appointed an interim leadership structure, including Mbuso Siso as national treasurer, Albert Mhlanga as deputy national chairperson, Sikhululekile Moyo as women assembly chairperson, and Nomvula Mguni as national director for elections

Controversy and Opposition

His appointment has been met with opposition from some CCC members, who claim he is an “impostor”
Accused of imposing candidates and manipulating the party’s leadership structure
His leadership has been challenged in court, with some CCC MPs seeking to be reinstated after being recalled by Tshabangu

Current Role

Leader of the opposition in parliament
Member of the Parliament Standing Rules and Orders Committee, the highest decision-making body in the legislative assembly