Furaha Chengo Ngumbao resigns as DCP candidate and NEC member.
The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) has suffered a major blow ahead of the Magarini by-election after its candidate, Furaha Chengo Ngumbao, stepped down from both the race and the party.
In a letter dated Monday, September 29, addressed to the Secretary-General, Chengo confirmed his resignation from the party and its National Executive Committee (NEC).
Chengo cited frustrations with the party’s internal operations, pointing to poor support structures and inefficiency.
“This decision has not been taken lightly, but I can no longer continue in a role where my efforts are undermined by systemic inefficiencies and a lack of support from key party officials,” he stated.
While expressing gratitude to party leader Rigathi Gachagua, Chengo sharply criticised the National Elections Board (NEB) and the Secretary-General for failing to provide leadership and direction.
“My experience with the National Elections Board (NEB) and the Secretary-General has been profoundly discouraging. The persistent lack of communication, disregard for grassroots concerns, and an inability to provide clear directives have created an environment where aspirants like myself are left to navigate critical issues without guidance or support,” he wrote.
Chengo warned that opaque decision-making and sidelining of NEC members were undermining the party’s democratic values.
“The absence of timely feedback, opaque decision-making processes, and the marginalisation of NEC members in key deliberations have eroded my confidence in the party’s ability to function effectively,” he said.
In his final remarks, Chengo emphasised the need for reforms to restore credibility within DCP.
“I hope that future leadership will prioritise transparency, inclusivity, and accountability. Our party’s success depends on the active engagement and trust of its members, and I fear that without meaningful reforms, we risk alienating the very people we aim to serve,” he concluded.
