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Citizens Coalition for Change
Citizens Coalition for Change
Secretary-General	Sengezo Tshabangu
President (Disputed)	Lynette Karenyi-Kore; Jameson Timba
Founder	Nelson Chamisa
Founded	22 January 2022
Split from	Movement for Democratic Change Alliance
Headquarters	Harare
Ideology	Social democracy; Christian democracy; Liberal democracy; Civic nationalism; Left-wing nationalism; Social conservatism; Anti-corruption
Political position	Centre-left
Colours	Yellow
National Assembly	88 / 280
Senate	27 / 80
Pan-African Parliament	0 / 5
Website
	www.ccczimbabwe.com
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The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) is a Zimbabwean political party. It was established by former members of the Movement for Democratic Change Alliance.^[14]^[15]

Background

Nelson Chamisa formed Citizens Coalition for Change after losing^[16] the squabbles over party name "MDC Alliance". The president of the CCC party presented yellow as the new color and raising the index finger as the new symbol.^[17] CCC has no constitution. A way to avoid being bound by its supremacy as it was in MDC. After forming the party, most MDC Alliance MPs and councilors who showed allegiance to Chamisa were recalled from parliament by Douglas Mwonzora, who took over MDC Alliance. This, together with some deaths of officials, called for by-elections in 28 seats which were conducted on 26 March 2022 in which the newly formed CCC won 19 and ZANU–PF won 9.^[18] It is worthy noting that ZANU-PF gained 9 more parliamentary seats since 2018. The rump MDC Alliance which Mwonzora headed did not win a seat. Weeks before the by-election saw some government-sponsored violence against CCC (including violence at CCC rally in Kwekwe which led to the death of a party supporter)^{[citation needed]}, unjustified behavior from the Zimbabwe Republic Police which include banning of CCC rallies, beating up of party supporters, arrests of CCC party officials (of note, Tendai Biti and Madzibaba Veshanduko), etc.^{[citation needed]}

2023 recall of Members of Parliament

After forming the party in 2022, the interim leader Nelson Chamisa refused to craft an interim constitution and party structures. At its formation, the CCC party had the president of the CCC party Nelson Chamisa as the sole office holder. Taking advantage of this lack of organization (lack of interim constitution and party structures), a one Sengezo Tshabangu started claiming that he was the interim secretary general of the party. It has been suggested that he represents an agitated group old generation of MDC Alliance who were sidelined by Nelson Chamisa, most notably Tendai Biti and Welshman Ncube who were VPs in the MDC Alliance. However, so far these suggestions have not been proven. Some have suggested that Tshabangu represents a shadowy group called FAZ that runs shady electorals tasks for the ruling ZANU–PF. However, this has also been a subject of conjecture. On 3 October 2022, Tshabangu wrote letters to the speaker of the parliament, president of the senate, and minister of local government recalling recalling MPs, senators and councillors who were elected on the CCC ticket. He submitted his own credentials and interim constitution to the parliament and ZEC, which essentially meant he was now the bona fide leader of the party. The letters were accepted and the MPs, senators and councillors were recalled. The recalled MPs, Senators and Councillors approached the high court of Zimbabwe claiming that Tshabangu was not a member of the CCC party moreso the secretary general. However, they couldn't provide any proof that Tshabangu was not the secretary general since the party has no constitution, party member list, or even minutes of their meetings. So in essence, Sengezo Tshabangu took control of the CCC party after the high court judgement. The recalled MPs, Senators and Councillors approached the supreme court of Zimbabwe, however their case is most likely to be thrown out since they dont have proof that Sengezo Tshabangu is not the secretary general of the CCC party since the party had no interim constitution, party structures or minutes of their meetings. At the same time the CCC party has approached the high court interdicting Tshabangu from using its party name, symbols and claiming to be the secretary general, however their case will also be thrown out since they dont have proof that Sengezo Tshabangu is not the secretary general of the CCC party since the party had no interim constitution, party structures or minutes of their meetings. Instead Sengezo Tshabangu has submitted an interim constitution of the party which means he is now the bona fide leader of the party.^{[citation needed]}

Chamisa resigned on 27 January 2024, citing government interference that had "contaminated" and "hijacked" the CCC.^[19]

Post Chamisa Era

After Nelson Chamisa resigned as party president and member of the CCC, other members who were loyal to him also left the party. Among the notable departures were Rusty Markham and Fadzayi Mahere.^[20] In February 2024 it was announced that Welshman Ncube will serve as interim party leader on a 90-day rotational arrangement with Tendai Biti and Lynette Karenyi-Kore until the party holds its elective congress.^[21]

Electoral history

Presidential elections

Election	Party candidate	Votes	Percentage	Votes	Percentage	Result
Election	Party candidate	First Round		Second Round		Result
2023	Nelson Chamisa	1,967,243	44.03%	—	—	Lost N

House of Assembly elections

Election	Party leader	Votes	%	Seats	+/–	Position	Result
2022 (by-election)	Nelson Chamisa			19 / 28	19	1st	Opposition
2023		1,856,393	41.46%	103 / 280	103	2nd	Opposition
2023 (by-election)				2 / 10	8
2024 (by-election)	Unknown			0 / 6	6

Senate elections

Election	Party leader	Seats	+/–	Position	Result
2023	Nelson Chamisa	27 / 80	27	2nd	Opposition

References

^ "Chamisa's ally throws tantrum over CCC new leadership".
^ "Timba led CCC faction issues chilling threat against MPS as opposition rift deepens". 20 February 2024.
^ "Zimbabwe: Chamisa Bemoans Zimbabwe's Extreme Poverty Levels". Retrieved 23 August 2023.
^ "Zimbabwe: Zim Elections - CCC Vows to Run Country On Christian Values". New Zimbabwe. 11 August 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
^ "Opposition leader says Zimbabwe's voters forced to choose ruling party or death". PBS. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
^ "Zimbabwe's Opposition Criticizes Signing of 'Patriotic Law'". Retrieved 23 August 2023.
^ "Can Nelson Chamisa deliver a new Zimbabwe?". Retrieved 23 August 2023.
^ "I'm more patriotic than ED: Chamisa". Retrieved 23 August 2023.
^ "Zimbabwe's hope: A wind of change to democracy". 5 July 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
^ "Zimbabwe's hope: A wind of change to democracy". Retrieved 23 August 2023.
^ Chamisa, Nelson (5 January 2018). "God created Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve.I thank God for the template!".
^ "Zimbabwe elections: Has Chamisa found a chink in Mnangagwa's armour?". Retrieved 23 August 2023.
^ "Africa Elects". Retrieved 23 August 2023.
^ Ntali, Elia (24 January 2022). "Breaking News: Chamisa Rebounds With New Party Name".
^ Media, Gambakwe (24 January 2022). "BREAKING: Chamisa announces new party name - Citizens Coalition for Change".
^ "Zimlii". ZimLii. 15 May 2022. Archived from the original on 26 May 2022. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
^ Newsday (24 January 2022). "Chamisa party rebrands". NewsDay Zimbabwe. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
^ "Zimbabwean opposition party wins majority in by-elections". 28 March 2022.
^ "Nelson Chamisa: Zimbabwe opposition CCC leader quits 'contaminated' party". BBC News. 25 January 2024.
^ "Zimbabwe politics | MPs quit in solidarity with Chamisa - eNCA". www.enca.com. 12 February 2024. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
^ Staff Reporter (17 February 2024). "Chamisa's ally throws tantrum over CCC new leadership". The Zimbabwe Mail. Retrieved 18 February 2024.

[1] "Chamisa's ally throws tantrum over CCC new leadership".

[2] "Timba led CCC faction issues chilling threat against MPS as opposition rift deepens". 20 February 2024.

[3] "Zimbabwe: Chamisa Bemoans Zimbabwe's Extreme Poverty Levels". Retrieved 23 August 2023.

[4] "Zimbabwe: Zim Elections - CCC Vows to Run Country On Christian Values". New Zimbabwe. 11 August 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.

[5] "Opposition leader says Zimbabwe's voters forced to choose ruling party or death". PBS. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.

[6] "Zimbabwe's Opposition Criticizes Signing of 'Patriotic Law'". Retrieved 23 August 2023.

[7] "Can Nelson Chamisa deliver a new Zimbabwe?". Retrieved 23 August 2023.

[8] "I'm more patriotic than ED: Chamisa". Retrieved 23 August 2023.

[9] "Zimbabwe's hope: A wind of change to democracy". 5 July 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.

[10] "Zimbabwe's hope: A wind of change to democracy". Retrieved 23 August 2023.

[11] Chamisa, Nelson (5 January 2018). "God created Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve.I thank God for the template!".

[12] "Zimbabwe elections: Has Chamisa found a chink in Mnangagwa's armour?". Retrieved 23 August 2023.

[13] "Africa Elects". Retrieved 23 August 2023.

[14] Ntali, Elia (24 January 2022). "Breaking News: Chamisa Rebounds With New Party Name".

[15] Media, Gambakwe (24 January 2022). "BREAKING: Chamisa announces new party name - Citizens Coalition for Change".

[16] "Zimlii". ZimLii. 15 May 2022. Archived from the original on 26 May 2022. Retrieved 15 May 2022.

[17] Newsday (24 January 2022). "Chamisa party rebrands". NewsDay Zimbabwe. Retrieved 8 February 2022.

[18] "Zimbabwean opposition party wins majority in by-elections". 28 March 2022.

[19] "Nelson Chamisa: Zimbabwe opposition CCC leader quits 'contaminated' party". BBC News. 25 January 2024.

[20] "Zimbabwe politics | MPs quit in solidarity with Chamisa - eNCA". www.enca.com. 12 February 2024. Retrieved 18 February 2024.

[21] Staff Reporter (17 February 2024). "Chamisa's ally throws tantrum over CCC new leadership". The Zimbabwe Mail. Retrieved 18 February 2024.

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-The '''Citizens Coalition for Change''' ('''CCC''') is a [[Zimbabwe]]an political party that was previously led by Nelson Chamisa from 2022 to 2024. It was established by former members of the [[Movement for Democratic Change Alliance]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.263chat.com/breaking-news-chamisa-rebounds-with-new-party-name/|title=Breaking News: Chamisa Rebounds With New Party Name|first=Elia|last=Ntali|date=January 24, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gambakwe.com/2022/01/24/breaking-chamisa-submits-new-candidates-to-zec/|title=BREAKING: Chamisa announces new party name - Citizens Coalition for Change|first=Gambakwe|last=Media|date=January 24, 2022}}</ref>
+The '''Citizens Coalition for Change''' ('''CCC''') is a [[Zimbabwe]]an political party. It was established by former members of the [[Movement for Democratic Change Alliance]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.263chat.com/breaking-news-chamisa-rebounds-with-new-party-name/|title=Breaking News: Chamisa Rebounds With New Party Name|first=Elia|last=Ntali|date=January 24, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gambakwe.com/2022/01/24/breaking-chamisa-submits-new-candidates-to-zec/|title=BREAKING: Chamisa announces new party name - Citizens Coalition for Change|first=Gambakwe|last=Media|date=January 24, 2022}}</ref>
 ==Background==
-[[Nelson Chamisa]] formed Citizens Coalition for Change after losing<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 May 2022 |title=Zimlii |url=https://zimlii.org/zw/judgment/supreme-court-zimbabwe/2020/56 |website=ZimLii}}</ref> the squabbles over party name "[[MDC Alliance]]". The president of the CCC party presented yellow as the new color and raising the index finger as the new symbol.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Newsday|date=2022-01-24|title=Chamisa party rebrands|url=https://www.newsday.co.zw/2022/01/chamisa-party-rebrands/|access-date=2022-02-08|website=NewsDay Zimbabwe|language=en-US}}</ref> CCC has no constitution. A way to avoid being bound by its supremacy as it was in MDC. After forming the party, most MDC Alliance MPs and councilors who showed allegiance to Chamisa were recalled from parliament by Douglas Mwonzora, who took over MDC Alliance. This, together with some deaths of officials, called for [[2022 Zimbabwean by-elections|by-elections]] in 28 seats which were conducted on 26 March 2022 in which the newly formed CCC won 19 and [[ZANU–PF]] won 9.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.africanews.com/2022/03/28/zimbabwean-opposition-party-wins-majority-in-by-elections/|title=Zimbabwean opposition party wins majority in by-elections|date=28 March 2022}}</ref> It is worthy noting that ZANU-PF gained 9 more parliamentary seats since 2018. The rump MDC Alliance which Mwonzora headed did not win a seat. Weeks before the by-election saw some government-sponsored violence against CCC (including violence at CCC rally in Kwekwe which led to the death of a party supporter){{cn|date=November 2023}}, unjustified behavior from the [[Zimbabwe Republic Police]] which include banning of CCC rallies, beating up of party supporters, arrests of CCC party officials (of note, [[Tendai Biti]] and Madzibaba Veshanduko), etc.{{cn|date=December 2023}}
+[[Nelson Chamisa]] formed Citizens Coalition for Change after losing<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 May 2022 |title=Zimlii |url=https://zimlii.org/zw/judgment/supreme-court-zimbabwe/2020/56 |website=ZimLii |access-date=15 May 2022 |archive-date=26 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526170733/https://zimlii.org/zw/judgment/supreme-court-zimbabwe/2020/56 |url-status=dead }}</ref> the squabbles over party name "[[MDC Alliance]]". The president of the CCC party presented yellow as the new color and raising the index finger as the new symbol.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Newsday|date=2022-01-24|title=Chamisa party rebrands|url=https://www.newsday.co.zw/2022/01/chamisa-party-rebrands/|access-date=2022-02-08|website=NewsDay Zimbabwe|language=en-US}}</ref> CCC has no constitution. A way to avoid being bound by its supremacy as it was in MDC. After forming the party, most MDC Alliance MPs and councilors who showed allegiance to Chamisa were recalled from parliament by Douglas Mwonzora, who took over MDC Alliance. This, together with some deaths of officials, called for [[2022 Zimbabwean by-elections|by-elections]] in 28 seats which were conducted on 26 March 2022 in which the newly formed CCC won 19 and [[ZANU–PF]] won 9.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.africanews.com/2022/03/28/zimbabwean-opposition-party-wins-majority-in-by-elections/|title=Zimbabwean opposition party wins majority in by-elections|date=28 March 2022}}</ref> It is worthy noting that ZANU-PF gained 9 more parliamentary seats since 2018. The rump MDC Alliance which Mwonzora headed did not win a seat. Weeks before the by-election saw some government-sponsored violence against CCC (including violence at CCC rally in Kwekwe which led to the death of a party supporter){{citation needed|date=November 2023}}, unjustified behavior from the [[Zimbabwe Republic Police]] which include banning of CCC rallies, beating up of party supporters, arrests of CCC party officials (of note, [[Tendai Biti]] and Madzibaba Veshanduko), etc.{{citation needed|date=December 2023}}
+== 2023 recall of Members of Parliament ==
-After forming the party in 2022, the interim leader [[Nelson Chamisa]] refused to craft an interim constitution and party structures. At its formation, the CCC party had the president of the CCC party [[Nelson Chamisa]] as the sole office holder. Taking advantage of this lack of organization (lack of interim constitution and party structures), a one Sengezo Tshabangu started claiming that he was the interim secretary general of the party. It has been suggested that he represents an agitated group  old generation of [[MDC Alliance]] who were sidelined by [[Nelson Chamisa]], most notably Tendai Biti and Welshman Ncube who were VPs in the [[MDC Alliance]]. However, so far these suggestions have not been proven. Some have suggested that Tshabangu represents a shadowy group called FAZ that runs shady electorals tasks for the ruling [[ZANU–PF]]. However, this has also been a subject of conjecture. On 3 October 2022, Tshabangu wrote letters to the speaker of the parliament, president of the senate, and minister of local government recalling recalling MPs, senators and councillors who were elected on the CCC ticket. He submitted his own credentials and interim constitution to the parliament and ZEC, which essentially meant he was now the bona fide leader of the party. The letters were accepted and the MPs, senators and councillors were recalled. The recalled MPs, Senators and Councillors approached the high court of Zimbabwe claiming that Tshabangu was not a member of the CCC party moreso the secretary general. However, they couldn't provide any proof that Tshabangu was not the secretary general since the party has no constitution, party member list, or even minutes of their meetings. So in essence, Sengezo Tshabangu took control of the CCC party after the high court judgement. The recalled MPs, Senators and Councillors approached the supreme court of Zimbabwe, however their case is mot likely to be thrown out since they dont have proof that Sengezo Tshabangu is not the secretary general of the CCC party since the party had no interim constitution, party structures or minutes of their meetings. At the same time the CCC party has approached the high court interdicting Tshabangu from using its party name, symbols and claiming to be the secretary general, however their case will also be thrown out since they dont have proof that Sengezo Tshabangu is not the secretary general of the CCC party since the party had no interim constitution, party structures or minutes of their meetings. Instead Sengezo Tshabangu has submitted an interim constitution of the party which means he is now the bona fide leader of the party.
+After forming the party in 2022, the interim leader [[Nelson Chamisa]] refused to craft an interim constitution and party structures. At its formation, the CCC party had the president of the CCC party [[Nelson Chamisa]] as the sole office holder. Taking advantage of this lack of organization (lack of interim constitution and party structures), a one Sengezo Tshabangu started claiming that he was the interim secretary general of the party. It has been suggested that he represents an agitated group old generation of [[MDC Alliance]] who were sidelined by [[Nelson Chamisa]], most notably Tendai Biti and Welshman Ncube who were VPs in the [[MDC Alliance]]. However, so far these suggestions have not been proven. Some have suggested that Tshabangu represents a shadowy group called FAZ that runs shady electorals tasks for the ruling [[ZANU–PF]]. However, this has also been a subject of conjecture. On 3 October 2022, Tshabangu wrote letters to the speaker of the parliament, president of the senate, and minister of local government recalling recalling MPs, senators and councillors who were elected on the CCC ticket. He submitted his own credentials and interim constitution to the parliament and ZEC, which essentially meant he was now the bona fide leader of the party. The letters were accepted and the MPs, senators and councillors were recalled. The recalled MPs, Senators and Councillors approached the high court of Zimbabwe claiming that Tshabangu was not a member of the CCC party moreso the secretary general. However, they couldn't provide any proof that Tshabangu was not the secretary general since the party has no constitution, party member list, or even minutes of their meetings. So in essence, Sengezo Tshabangu took control of the CCC party after the high court judgement. The recalled MPs, Senators and Councillors approached the supreme court of Zimbabwe, however their case is most likely to be thrown out since they dont have proof that Sengezo Tshabangu is not the secretary general of the CCC party since the party had no interim constitution, party structures or minutes of their meetings. At the same time the CCC party has approached the high court interdicting Tshabangu from using its party name, symbols and claiming to be the secretary general, however their case will also be thrown out since they dont have proof that Sengezo Tshabangu is not the secretary general of the CCC party since the party had no interim constitution, party structures or minutes of their meetings. Instead Sengezo Tshabangu has submitted an interim constitution of the party which means he is now the bona fide leader of the party.{{citation needed|date=June 2024}}
+Chamisa resigned on 27 January 2024, citing government interference that had "contaminated" and "hijacked" the CCC.<ref>{{Cite news |date=25 January 2024 |title=Nelson Chamisa: Zimbabwe opposition CCC leader quits 'contaminated' party |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68095685 |work=[[BBC News]]}}</ref>
+==Post Chamisa Era==
+After Nelson Chamisa resigned as party president and member of the CCC, other members who were loyal to him also left the party. Among the notable departures were [[Rusty Markham]] and Fadzayi Mahere.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-12 |title=Zimbabwe politics {{!}} MPs quit in solidarity with Chamisa - eNCA |url=https://www.enca.com/news/zimbabwe-politics-mps-quit-solidarity-chamisa |access-date=2024-02-18 |website=www.enca.com |language=en}}</ref> In February 2024 it was announced that [[Welshman Ncube]] will serve as interim party leader on a 90-day rotational arrangement with [[Tendai Biti]] and Lynette Karenyi-Kore until the party holds its elective congress.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Staff Reporter |date=2024-02-17 |title=Chamisa's ally throws tantrum over CCC new leadership |url=https://www.thezimbabwemail.com/politics/chamisas-ally-throws-tauntrum-over-ccc-new-leadership/ |access-date=2024-02-18 |website=The Zimbabwe Mail |language=en-GB}}</ref>
 == Electoral history ==
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 |1,856,393
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 ==References==
 {{Reflist}}
+{{Zimbabwean political parties}}
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v t e Political parties in Zimbabwe
Parliamentary parties	Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front (ZANU–PF) Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC)
Other parties	Coalition of Democrats (CODE) Liberal Democrats Mavambo/Kusile/Dawn Movement for Democratic Change – Tsvangirai (MDC–T) Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) National Alliance for Good Governance (NAGG) National Patriotic Front (NPF) Patriotic Union of Mandebeleland (PUMA) United Movement for Democratic Change (UMDC) United People's Party (UPP) United Parties Zimbabwe African National Union – Ndonga (ZANU–Ndonga) Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU) Zimbabwe African People's Union – Federal Party (ZAPU–FP) Zimbabwe Development Party (ZDP) Zimbabwe First Party (ZimFirst) Zimbabwe Labour Party (ZLP) Zimbabwe Youth in Alliance (ZYA)
Defunct Zimbabwean parties	Conservative Alliance of Zimbabwe (CAZ) Forum Party of Zimbabwe (FPZ) Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) Movement for Democratic Change Alliance (MDC-Alliance) Movement for Democratic Change – Ncube (MDC–N) Patriotic Front People's Democratic Party (PDP) Republican Front (RF) United African National Council (UANC) Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU) Zimbabwe Unity Movement (ZUM) Zimbabwe United People's Organisation (ZUPO)
Defunct Rhodesian parties	Central Africa Party Centre Party (CP) City Youth League (CYL) Confederate Party Dominion Party Federal Party National Democratic Party (NDP) Reform Party Responsible Government Association (RGA) Rhodesian Action Party (RAP) Rhodesian Front (RF) Rhodesia Labour Party (RLP) Rhodesia National Party (RNP) Rhodesian White People's Party (RWPP) Southern Rhodesia African National Congress (SRANC) Southern Rhodesia Communist Party (SRCP) Southern Rhodesia Liberal Party (SRLP) United Federal Party (UFP) United National Federal Party (UNFP) United Rhodesia Party (URP)
Presidents	Canaan Banana (ZANU) Robert Mugabe (ZANU–PF) Emmerson Mnangagwa (ZANU–PF)
Prime Ministers	Robert Mugabe (ZANU–PF) Morgan Tsvangirai (MDC–T)
Key people	Nelson Chamisa (MDC–T, CCC) Arthur Mutambara (MDC–M) Abel Muzorewa (UANC) Joshua Nkomo (ZAPU, ZANU–PF) Welshman Ncube (MDC–N) Ndabaningi Sithole (ZANU, ZANU–Ndonga) Morgan Tsvangirai (MDC, MDC–T) Ian Smith (RF)
Armed factions	ZANLA (ZANU, ZANU–PF) ZIPRA (ZAPU) FROLIZI
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