Thomas Pablo Mapako.
MARONDERA Over 40,000 people gathered at Rudhaga Stadium B Arena in Marondera to listen to Advocate Nelson Chamisa, the Change Champion In Chief and leader of the Citizens Coalition For Change (CCC) Party.
Chamisa’s message focused on the urgent need to restore Zimbabwe, which has been left in a broken state due to the incompetence of the ruling ZANU PF government. As usual, he made promises to revive the struggling economy.
The rally saw the attendance of CCC Vice President Hon Tendai Biti, as well as all CCC Mashonaland East MP candidates. Hon Biti’s presence was a significant embarrassment for ZANU PF’s propaganda mouthpiece, The Herald, which had falsely reported a rift between Hon Biti and Chamisa.
Chamisa assured the attendees that he is the sole contender who can bring about much-needed change. He promised that once elected, he would deliver on his commitments. He urged voters to make a choice between light and darkness, hope and doom, with him representing hope and light.
Addressing the recent High Court judgment that disqualified 12 CCC candidates, Chamisa accused ZANU PF leader President ED of being afraid of the upcoming election and resorting to abusing state institutions to eliminate opponents. He argued that if the 12 CCC candidates are prevented from contesting, the election scheduled for August 23rd would essentially be nullified.
Furthermore, Chamisa expressed dissatisfaction with the Supreme Court’s decision to bar Savior Kasukuwere from contesting. He emphasized that every citizen has the right to participate in elections without facing victimization.
President Chamisa pledged to establish strong institutions that respect the rights of all citizens. In the field of education, he announced plans to introduce free primary education and eliminate Zimsec Examination Fees. He criticized the issues caused by CALA, A program burdening parents, and vowed to remove it.
The crowd was in a joyful mood as they listened to their beloved leader’s promises.
Regarding land, Chamisa assured the audience that no resettled farmer or villager would be displaced. He promised that his government would provide land titles to ensure the security of every villager and resettled farmer. He criticized ZANU PF’s manipulation of traditional leaders and emphasized that they should remain apolitical.
Chamisa also addressed the issue of corruption, acknowledging it as a major problem. He promised to tackle corruption effectively and revive the struggling healthcare system, as he criticized the ZANU PF government’s lack of prioritization in improving healthcare, noting their preference for seeking medical treatment in China and South Africa.
