Chamisa Resigns as Zimbabwe Opposition Leader Amid Infighting and Infiltration
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Chamisa resigned as leader of Zimbabwe's main opposition party CCC after 2 years, citing infiltration by the ruling ZANU-PF party. He accused members of being ruling party sellouts.
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Analysts say Chamisa actually left because he lost control of CCC, unable to purge claimed infiltrators. Infighting and divisions are common among Zimbabwe's opposition.
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CCC secretary-general began recalling MPs and councillors, triggering by-elections that led to ZANU-PF regaining a critical two-thirds parliamentary majority.
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Critics say CCC lacked organization and constitution under Chamisa, who personalized power. Structureless party format failed to prevent infiltration.
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While still popular, Chamisa must articulate an ideology beyond removing ZANU-PF. Supporters expect he will form a new party, rumored to use blue colors.