Staff Reporter
The Nelson Chamisa aligned opposition movement is reportedly encountering financial constraints that are impeding preparations for the launch of his anticipated new political party.
A source within the Chamisa camp revealed a growing sense of urgency to secure funds, with plans underway to mobilise financial support from loyalists in various regions.
The source revealed that a handful of Chamisa’s sympathisers held a meeting in Bindura, Mashonaland Central Province, at the residence of the CCC's losing candidate for Bindura North, Advocate Zvidzai Kajokoto, and resolved that they should start mobilising funds for Chamisa’s anticipated new political party.
“The meeting, chaired by Samuel Gondongwe, the Mashonaland Central Provincial Organising Secretary of the pro-Chamisa CCC faction, discussed strategies to bolster financial resources for Chamisa's forthcoming political endeavours. At the meeting, it was agreed that those aligned with Chamisa should commence financial contributions to ensure his successful launch of the new party," the source disclosed.
Gondongwe reportedly outlined a contribution plan, stating that CCC candidates who participated in the 2023 elections and supported Chamisa should contribute US$100 per month if they contested as legislators and US$25 if they contested as councillors.
Additionally, the source said that efforts were to be made to engage other sympathizers of Chamisa in Mashonaland Central Province to contribute varying amounts to support the cause.
"The Chamisa team also appointed Bindura Mayor and CCC Ward 7 councillor Jacob Gwature, to lead the mobilisation team in the province," said the source.
However, not all CCC members in Mashonaland Central Province are eager to provide financial support to Chamisa, citing uncertainty surrounding his next political moves.
This follows the confusion that rocked the CCC due to Chamisa’s ill-concieved strategic ambiguity strategy in the run up to the 2023 elections.
"We are hesitant to financially support Chamisa until he clearly articulates his next steps," remarked a member of the CCC to this publication.
As Chamisa seeks to establish a new political entity, the ability to mobilise adequate funding may prove instrumental in determining the success of his endeavours.
In the past, Chamisa has been accused of misappropriating funds, such as those donated for the procurement of his bullet proof state of the art vehicle.
