According to an inside source, CCC MPs are adamant about engaging with ZANU PF to secure roles in the new Government. The source revealed that the CCC representatives argue that there is no valid reason to exclude themselves from Government affairs, as ZANU PF is slated to rule for the next five years.

“CCC legislators and councillors believe that collaboration with ZANU PF is the key to effective governance during the next five years. To them, it seems counter-productive not to engage with the ruling party as they would also need to advocate for their constituents' interests from the same Government.

“They argue that isolating themselves from the ruling party is counter-productive. CCC representatives say there is no reason to exclude themselves from the new Government, they insist that their best foot forward would be to work with Zanu PF towards nation building,” revealed the source.

The source further disclosed that CCC MPs are actively pressuring Tendai Biti to engage with CCC leader, Nelson Chamisa to get an endorsement to their proposal. However, according to the source Biti expressed skepticism in engaging Chamisa due to his selective listening habit that makes him to listen more to western funders than to his close lieutenants.

“CCC Legislators and MPs are pressurizing Biti to convince Chamisa to engage ZANU PF as this can ensure their inclusion in the Government projects. While acknowledging the demand, Biti expressed concerns about the challenges of dealing with Chamisa. He pointed out that Chamisa often listens to external voices, primarily his financial backers, which can complicate decision-making. Nevertheless, Biti assured his fellow CCC members that he would do his best to persuade Chamisa to consider collaborating with ZANU PF,” said the source.

Meanwhile, leaked information within CCC suggest that Biti is contemplating a leadership change within that party.  Sources further indicated that Biti views Chamisa's leadership as weak and believes that a change in leadership may be necessary.