Watch LIVE as Gambakwe looks at reports that Defend the Constitution Platform (DCP) has slammed Chamisa for coming back into politics:
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Deliberate Sabotage: DCP leaders accuse Chamisa’s return to politics (“Agenda 2026”) of being a calculated move to divert attention from and counter their initiative to stop President Mnangagwa’s 2030 project.
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Secret Collusion: There are “damning accusations” that Chamisa has a secret deal with President Mnangagwa to maintain the status quo in exchange for money and the preservation of ethnic hegemonic interests.
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Strategic Obstruction: Critics claim Chamisa is attempting to “mobilize in order to immobilize,” disrupting opposition forces that are gathering to defend the constitution.
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Undermining the Constitution: By questioning if there is “any constitution left to defend,” Chamisa is accused of trivializing the most urgent political task in Zimbabwe.
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Structural Weakness: The DCP argues Chamisa prioritizes individual charisma and “strategic ambiguity” over robust institutional structures, a methodology they blame for the collapse of the CCC.
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Egotism: His return is viewed by rivals as a “personal, symbolic re-centering crusade” rather than a genuine effort to revive the democratic struggle.
Accusations Against the DCP (Chamisa’s Perspective)
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Chasing Red Herrings: Chamisa characterizes the DCP’s focus on the 2030 project as a “Zanu PF political sideshow” and “reckless political theatre.”
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Futile Efforts: He suggests that defending the current constitution may be a moot point, implying it has already been effectively subverted.
The Core Conflict
The confrontation is essentially a battle for the opposition’s soul: the DCP (led by Timba, Biti, and Sikhala) believes in an institutionalized defense of the law, while Chamisa advocates for a structureless “citizens movement” that bypasses traditional party politics.
