THE opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has rallied behind its underfire Victoria Falls mayor Prince Thuso Moyo following attempts by Zanu PF councillors to remove him through a motion of no confidence.
The opposition party also dismissed reports of looming recall of its elected public officials, saying they will remain in office until their constitutional terms expire.
CCC interim secretary for local government Nqobizitha Mlilo announced the party position after visiting the Victoria Falls Council on Wednesday, where he met Moyo, CCC councillors and Victoria Falls legislator Vusumuzi Moyo.
In a statement, Mlilo said the party's engagement focused on council operations, local governance and service delivery.
“His worship mayor Prince Thuso Moyo remains legally secure and fully mandated to lead the city,” Mlilo said.
He added that the party would not tolerate arbitrary recalls of disciplined public representatives.
“The party explicitly restated that no disciplined public representative in any local authority—including Victoria Falls—shall face arbitrary recall,” he said.
Mlilo statement follows a failed attempt by Zanu PF councillors to move a motion of no confidence against Moyo during a full council meeting on Tuesday.
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The motion, tabled by ward 10 councillor Thindolie Sibanda and seconded by ward 9 councillor Tapiwa Sibanda, accused the mayor of gross misconduct, incompetence and violating the law.
However, town clerk Ronnie Dube ruled that the motion had not been submitted within the required timeframe for inclusion on the council agenda, bringing the proceedings to a halt amid protests from residents who opposed the move.
Progressive Victoria Falls Combined Residents Association chairperson Misheck Munsaka criticised the political infighting, arguing that councillors should focus on their responsibilities to residents.
“Vic Falls has been turned into a battlefield. The councillors are no longer serving their obligations; instead, they are positioning themselves to grab the lion's share.They don't fight for good service delivery as expected by the residents,” Munsaka said.
He questioned the circumstances surrounding the motion, particularly allegations relating to events that allegedly occurred before Moyo assumed office.
Munsaka said he was not seeking to shield the mayor from accountability but was concerned that political rivalries could undermine residents' interests.
The CCC said local authorities should prioritise service delivery instead of engaging in political bickering.
