Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) President Nelson Chamisa said the Zanu PF machinery can capture the leaders of the splinter MDC groups but never the will of the people.
While addressing thousands of his supporters in Highfields in Harare, where he launched his by-election campaign, Chamisa said the presence of thousands of supporters is testimony that change in Zimbabwe is coming.
“They thought they had rigged us. But I told them I have the vision that I was given by Morgan Tsvangirai when he appointed me,” Chamisa said to a rapturous applause.
“They took Harvest House, they took our MPs, they took the colour red and everything they could. And we let them,” Chamisa said.
Chamisa also warned the election managing body, Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) that his party will not allow the rigging of any elections in Zimbabwe.
“We will never allow an election that is rigged in Zimbabwe. Never again is 2018 going to be repeated. I will be at the front while you follow. No election will be stolen.”
Taking a swipe to Zanu PF which is alleged to have supported the splinter group led by Douglas Mwonzora, Chamisa said: “You can capture the leaders but you can never capture the people.”
In his address Chamisa also took a swipe at the way teachers are being treated by government and promised that come 2025 his new government will improve the welfare of all civil servants.
Turning to his prospects of taking over power Chamisa said his party will only need a week to change things in Zimbabwe.
“Give me a week at the helm. You will see white people, Chinese people coming to invest in this country. The power is already in our hands. What’s a only left is declaration and inauguration.
“Citizens’ Coalition for Change is a new party. This is not rebranding. That is why we now raise the index finger to say that we are number one, and we are one people.”
Chamisa also said his CCC party will make sure that war veterans’ welfare is well managed and respected.
“If you war veterans want to live a good life, look up to Yellow. Many veterans died without enjoying the fruits of their sacrifice. Yet, only a few are benefitting from this country’s riches.
