Gambakwe Media can exclusively reveal that Nelson Chamisa, the MDC Alliance President, is set to announce a new party name, logo and excutive team before the end of March.
The sources revealed that Chamisa has finally been convinced that the MDC name is toxic and is no longer adding value.
The new party will have:
– A new constitution
– A new logo and identity
– New Offices
– A new website and membership database.
Why Chamisa Had A Change Of Heart
Chamisa has been reluctant to move away from the MDC name, in spite of demands by members that he should re-brand.
However, recent events have convinced the MDC Alliance leadehip team that they need to move quickly.
– Chamisa has now realised that the Supreme Court ruling is irreversible.
– MDC Alliance leaders believe ZEC will not allow them to use the name MDC Alliance in the future elections.
Chamisa is therefore pre-empting these problems by totally moving away from the name MDC Alliance.
– Chamisa is confident that he had a strong support base that will follow him even if he is not using the name MDC.
He is confident of victory in 2023, if elections are held.
Chamisa is also willing to claim the role of genuine leader of the opposition, and does not want to share space with people like Mwonzora, Komichi and Mudzuri.
Proposed Names
Our sources say Chamisa will launch a new political party and will include some new fresh faces in his leadership team.
Some of the proposed names for the new party will use include:
– Democratic Alliance
– Zimbabwe Democratic Alliance
– United Alliance of Democrats
– People’s Alliance
The common denominator in the name will be the presence of the word ‘Alliance’.
Thokozani Khuphe
The decision by Chamisa comes as the MDC-T is facing implosion after Thokozani Khuphe refused to accept Douglas Mwonzora ‘s extraordinarily congress win.
Sources revealed that Khuphe is willing to join Chamisa’s new party as she can not work with the Mwonzora camp.
However, key people around Chamisa are said to be opposed to the idea of working with either Khuphe or Mwonzora and have advised Chamisa to make a fresh start.
Dialogue
Chamisa is adamant that he will not go into POLAD and will not negotiate with Mwonzora.
The sources said a new party with a new identity gives Chamisa a chance to negotiate with Mnangagwa away from the narrative of the MDC factional politics
Is this a good Idea?Â
The move by Chamisa to launch a new party with a unique brand will be welcomed by many of his followers.
The move will set Chamisa apart from all other opposition parties.
If this move goes through, Mnangagwa will go into 2023 facing a bigger threat than he did going into 2018.
What could go wrong?Â
Chamisa will need to communicate his new party name effectively and build brand recognition across the country.
He will need to create a new, totally seperate identity and move away from any attempt to fall back on the MDC brand.
A half hearted branding attempt could destroy Chamisa ‘s political career.
Chamisa will also need to do better when it comes to collecting money from his Diaspora supporters.
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