“I have been told, and the advice I accept, that Nelson Chamisa was placed in such a stifling environment that he had to act the way/way he did.
I give him the benefit of the doubt. I cannot provide detailed facts that informed this advice. I’m sure there are people who are more capable of doing this, if they wish.
However, in my view, the decision (to resign Nelson Chamisa from CCC) was a hasty decision.
There was a need to consult and obtain approval from relevant key stakeholders. Ideally, citizens should have been consulted, which could not be done under the limited stifling circumstances.
There are some stakeholders and issues that need to be addressed now if they were not addressed at the time the decision was made to remove oneself from the CCC.
Parliament convenes on Monday, and there is time before Monday for Nelson Chamisa to meet genuine CCC members, interrogate the issues in a no-holds-barred manner and come up with a common way forward.
I know that some MPs have indicated their respective courses of action.
My suggestion is that all Members of Parliament and Senators address a joint letter to the Speaker of Parliament and the President of the Senate dissociating themselves from the fictitious Singiso Chabangu and identifying their leader in the House.
Chamisa must give a supportive speech and dare Chabangu to summon the MPs.
If they are subpoenaed, they should not object to the subpoenas.
There are court cases challenging the recalls in one way or another.
The instructions must be withdrawn so that they are not disputed when they are called.
We must forget the by-elections that took place on February 3.
Attorney Eric Matinenga.
Former Minister of Constitutional Affairs in the National Unity Government 2009-2013.
