Self-styled Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) interim secretary-general and senator Sengezo Tshabangu has been expelled from the opposition party after being convicted on four counts of misconduct by the disciplinary committee.
The Welshman Ncube-led CCC took decisive action against Tshabangu on Wednesday, a move that could lead to his recall from parliament.
The party’s spokesperson, Willias Madzimure, confirmed the expulsion in a statement, signaling a significant shift within the fractured opposition party.
Tshabangu’s downfall follows months of internal turmoil and accusations of undermining party structures.
His controversial rise to prominence came after he unilaterally recalled several CCC legislators, a move that critics say weakened the party ahead of crucial elections. His actions led to widespread criticism and suspicions of collusion with the ruling ZANU-PF.
The disciplinary committee found him guilty of misconduct, citing actions detrimental to party unity and integrity.
Sources within CCC suggest that his expulsion is part of a broader strategy to consolidate leadership and counter perceived infiltration by external forces.
With Tshabangu’s expulsion, the opposition party now faces the task of stabilizing its ranks while navigating ongoing political challenges.
His potential recall from parliament could further reshape the opposition’s representation in the legislature, as the CCC seeks to rebuild its fractured base.
Here is the statement:
19 February2025
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Sengezo Tshabangu Disciplinary Hearing Update
The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) informs its members and the public that Sengezo Tshabangu who appeared before the CCC National Disciplinary Committee on 12 February 2025 was found guilty of all charges that were preferred against him. Tshabangu who attended the hearing in person, was represented by his lawyer Advocate Kucaca Phulu.
Sengezo Tshabangu was charged with violating the CCC Constitution by breaching party rules and regulations. The National Disciplinary Committee found him guilt on the same as follows:
Count 1
Contravention of Clause 9.1.2.3, of the Citizens Coalition for Change Constitution RULES AND REGULATIONS in that: you Senator Sengezo Tshabangu being a member of the party (CCC) breached the party’s constitution rules and regulations in that you brazenly defied the authority of the President of CCC, and the National Standing Committee, the National Executive Committee and National Council in that;
a) In or about November 2024 and December 2024 you made or purported to make changes of CCC Parliamentary Portfolio holders without the authority of the President or any organ of the party, that is CCC.
Verdict: Guilt as charged
Count 2
Contravention of Clause 9.1.2.3 of the Constitution of the CCC party in that In November 2024 and December 2024 you made or purported to make public pronouncements by communicating the changes you had unlawfully made to STATE INSTITUTIONS without first seeking the approval of the President of CCC party or its organs being the National Standing Committee, National Executive Committee, an National Council.
Verdict: Guilt as charged.
Count 3
Bringing the name and reputation of the CCC into disrepute by your aforesaid conduct in Count 1 and 2 above.
Verdict: Guilt as charged.
Count 4
Disrespecting the office of the President of CCC and its organs in making derogative remarks in the public media by statements you made following the President’s actions of suspending you from the CCC party.
Verdict : Guilt as charged.
Having found Sengezo Tshabangu guilty of all the charges, and having regard to the gravity of the acts of misconduct of which the Committee convicted him, the Committee decided to sentence him to expulsion from the party with immediate effect.