1] When will CCC hold its inaugural Congress?
A thread....
Have noticed growing sentiments, around the inaugural Citizens Congress, both from well meaning citizens, as well as the regime counterintelligence structures.
I've decided to share some random views on the matter.
2] A few weeks ago, I wrote a (long) article, on how @nelsonchamisa's opponents had failed to understand his #plan
I equally argued that Zimbabwe isn't a normal democracy & thus CCC wouldn't survive for long, if it's leaders behaved & acted as if we were
enkosii.blogspot.com/2022/04/has-no…
3] Yes, in a normal democracy, it would be ideal for CCC to go for Congress & participate in the 2023 elections with a leadership without a legitimacy question over their party positions.
However, it's important to query why ZanuPF is very vocal over the CCC Congress concern.
4] Post 2018, ED's multi-pronged strategy to counter legitimacy question bedevilling him, was painting Chamisa with the same brush while keeping MDC internally focused.
The strategy eventually culminated in the infamous SC judgement which bizarrely pushed MDC to a pointless EOC
5] If anyone cares to see how much the SC Judgement was only meant to frustrate @nelsonchamisa, check how ZanuPF lost interest in it, once Nero abandoned the drama
Add also, that the regime doesn't bother inquire why MDC-T hasn't held the ordinary Congress, which is long overdue
6] An internally focused Opp, is ideal for Zanu
Congress/Party primaries, present opportunities
ZanuPF did this with MDC-A
Its more trategic for CCC to use the next 15 months focusing on the census, delimitation process, electoral reforms, ZEC, & not divisive internal processes
7] Another strategic consideration for @CCCZimbabwe, I would assume, is to do with funds.
It's no secret that the party doesn't have enough funds to fully operate as would be ideal.
Most March by-election candidates used personal funds and/or depended on citizens' donations.
8] Those who think the concern for funds is mere scapegoating, should understand that a Congress isn't what happens when a National Leadership is elected.
Congresses actually run for months, from the lowest structure, up to the eventual event.
It's a very expensive exercise.
9] Another issue is that, for all intent & purposes, CCC was formed in January this year
Any narrative that treats the party otherwise is self-serving
A three months old party can't be accused of delaying any processes, using whatever barometer
CCC is still finding its footing
10] I noticed recently, a narrative that perhaps if citizens knew the "full CCC interim leadership", then it would counter some concerns
I found the issue respectfully baseless, because the party has shown effective organizational capacity
CCC is undeniably functioning well
11] Would have been a different story, if CCC had begun showing leadership frailties
The fact that it has since formation, shown otherwise, is an expression of a deliberate strategy
In light of this institutional effectiveness, I'll advocate for allowing all processes to unfold
12] At times we make the tragedy of treating certain "standards", as universal truths
How many know, for instance that MDC didn't use by-election when it was formed, participating in 2 national elections without the system
Sadly, a new strategy now, is treated as "undemocratic"
13] I concede that to whom so much is given, so much is expected & that the unavailability of funds & fear of infiltration shouldn't be 'conviniently' used as justifiable reason for postponing or cancelation of democratic processes.
This however doesn't apply to this scenario.
14] Let's learn from history
It's strategic for CCC to always avoid holding Congresses during the election cycle.
The same strategy was used by the now defunct MDC since its formation.
We now need to accept the coincidental FACT that CCC was formed during an election cycle.
15] In any case, delaying (not postponing), an inaugural Congress isn't a contravention of any law
Nothing forces a 3 months year old party to prematurely hold a Congress
It's a diff scenario when there's an adopted Constitution with laid out stipulations
Currently, there's none
16] It's equally not lost to @nelsonchamisa, that it's now mad season, with so many 'prodigal sons & daughters' joining the citizens movement, 'right in time'
Whereas Nero won't bother choose his supporters, CCC won't be dragged into a process which has attracted Zanu's interest
17] Fellow citizens, I reiterate, let's allow processes to unfold, knowing fully well, that it's not everyone who asks about the baby's whereabouts, who means well.
Eyes on #RegisterToVoteZW, census, delimitation, ZEC, fundraising, & subsequently, 2023 candidates selection.
18] While at it, focus not, on appealing to ZanuPF's conscience
Also, some of us are self-respecting citizens. If there was a pattern exposing @nelsonchamisa's cluelessness, we would've moved on long back
We are missionaries, rallying behind the vision & its visionary
enkosi!
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