Legislator says he is now independent, remains opposed to 2030 agenda and constitutional amendment bill
Innocent Sibonginkosi Ncube | Zim GBC News
HWANGE – Hwange Central legislator Daniel Molokele has broken his silence on his political status, confirming that he ceased to be a member of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) immediately following Nelson Chamisa’s resignation from the party in January 2024.
Molokele made the remarks in the Hwange Diaspora WhatsApp group, where he sought to clarify his political position amid ongoing speculation about the allegiance of former CCC legislators.
“Greetings fellow change champions. I need to confirm that I long ceased to be a member of the CCC in January 2024,” Molokele wrote.
“I left the CCC exactly the next day after President Nelson Chamisa announced his resignation. I remain very clear and unequivocal in my stance that a new Great Zimbabwe for everyone must remain our ultimate direction and destination under the visionary leadership of President Nelson Chamisa.”
‘I am not a member of any political party’
The Hwange Central representative stated that he currently holds no party affiliation and functions as an independent legislator.
“With regards to the so-called 2030 agenda, my personal stance has always been in the public domain for the last two years,” he said.
“I remain totally opposed to the so-called 2030 agenda. I will definitely join all other progressive Zimbabweans in saying a big NO to the so-called 2030 constitutional amendment bill.”
Molokele’s declaration places him among a growing number of former CCC legislators who have publicly distanced themselves from the party’s current configuration following the controversial leadership transition and the emergence of the Sengezo Tshabangu faction.
Political context
Chamisa resigned from the CCC on 25 January 2024, citing what he described as the Zanu PF’s capture and infiltration of the party.
His departure triggered a prolonged succession crisis that resulted in factional battles and legal disputes over parliamentary seats.
Molokele was elected to Parliament in the August 2023 harmonised elections under the CCC ticket. His seat was among those contested in subsequent legal proceedings, but he has continued to represent the Hwange Central constituency.
Political observers note that Molokele’s statement confirms that a significant bloc of legislators who left the party alongside Chamisa have remained independent rather than aligning with either the Tshabangu-led CCC or other opposition formations.
Opposition to constitutional amendments
The MP’s unequivocal rejection of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill, 2026 aligns him with civil society organisations, opposition parties, and citizens groups that have condemned the proposed changes to presidential election and tenure provisions.
The bill, approved by Cabinet on 10 February 2026, seeks to repeal Section 92 of the Constitution, introduce parliamentary election of the President, and extend the presidential term from five to seven years.
Molokele did not indicate whether he intends to join any existing political formation or whether he plans to contest the next elections as an independent candidate.
Efforts to reach the legislator for further comment were unsuccessful at the time of publication.
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