Staff Reporter

Contrary to circulating rumours, Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislators attended the swearing-in ceremony held at the magnificent New Parliament Building in Mt. Hampden, Harare, today. This move has been seen by many as an endorsement of the election outcomes.

Earlier, there were whispers in the political arena suggesting that CCC legislators would boycott the ceremony. This was perceived to be in support of their leader, Nelson Chamisa, who continued to assert that the elections were not conducted freely and fairly. However, the attendance paints a different picture.

Throughout the event, the CCC legislators appeared in high spirits. Their jovial mood was evident as they mingled, sharing laughter and taking selfies against the backdrop of the impressive architectural marvel that is the New Parliament Building.

Speaking to this publication, a CCC legislator who chose to remain anonymous said, "I personally financed my campaign. Not attending the swearing-in ceremony in solidarity with Chamisa would mean a potential loss on my investment. I have a five-year term ahead as a legislator, and I intend to recoup my funds."

Taking a more proactive stance, the CCC's Kuwadzana East legislator conveyed his intent. He stated, "My role in parliament will focus on pushing for youth empowerment and availing opportunities to the less privileged."

On the other side, Dzidzai Butau, ZANU PF's legislator for Mt. Darwin East, couldn't hide his elation after the swearing-in. He said, "I am eager to contribute to the policy formulation that supports the realisation of President Mnangagwa's Vision 2030. We aim for Zimbabwe to achieve an Upper Middle Income Economy status by 2030."

However, it wasn’t all open dialogue. Two prominent CCC figures, Gift Ostallos Siziba and Fadzayi Mahere, chose to remain silent, declining any comments to the media. Analysts believe this reluctance may stem from their earlier statements, where they hinted at possibly skipping the swearing-in ceremony in support of Chamisa.