By A Correspondent
The opposition MDC party is embroiled in internal strife as a faction led by former vice president Elias Mudzuri pushes for the removal of the party’s current president, Douglas Togarasei Mwonzora.
This dramatic escalation follows a ruling last week by High Court Judge Justice Happias Zhou, which declared the MDC’s 2022 congress, where Mwonzora was elected, as null and void.
The court has ordered the party to hold a fresh congress within the next six months.
Sources within the MDC have indicated that tensions are reaching a boiling point, with calls for Mwonzora’s ousting intensifying.
“Mudhara Mudzuri is now positioning himself to take firm control of things. Mwonzora is finished. He betrayed the people’s struggle,” an insider revealed.
The court ruling has dealt a significant blow to Mwonzora’s leadership, throwing the party into a state of uncertainty.
With the order for a fresh congress, the power struggle within the MDC is now front and center, as factions vie for control over the future direction of the party.
Mudzuri, who was once seen as a key figure in the MDC’s leadership, has now become a central challenger to Mwonzora’s position. The ongoing internal divisions are seen as part of a broader power struggle within the opposition party, which has been plagued by leadership disputes in recent years.
Supporters of Mudzuri believe that his leadership is the key to revitalizing the party, while those loyal to Mwonzora view the challenges as part of a destabilizing plot.
“Mudzuri is seen as the person who can bring order back to the party, unlike Mwonzora who has been accused of losing the people’s trust,” another source close to the situation noted.
With the clock ticking on the six-month deadline for a new congress, the MDC is facing a pivotal moment in its history. How the party navigates this leadership crisis will have profound implications for its future, both in terms of internal unity and its ability to challenge the ruling party. As the power struggle continues, all eyes will be on the MDC’s next move as it seeks to chart a new course in Zimbabwe’s political landscape.