By Paul Nyathi|The constitutional court has so far been discussing concerns by the ZEC and Zanu PF lawyers who want the court not to hear the submissions by respondents supporting Nelson Chamisa, while Chamisa’s lawyer and the respondents want to be heard.

The verdict now rests with the ConCourt bench.The court took a 20 minute break as the judges deliberate on the various submissions by parties.

The lawyer representing ZEC concurs with Adv. Uriri that the respondents in the matter had two options, which are to file opposing papers or not to file any papers, but not to support the applicant.

Adv. Thabani Mpofu, representing Nelson Chamisa, argues that the submissions by respondents supporting Chamisa be considered by the court but Adv. Lewis Uriri, representing Emmerson Mnangagwa, says otherwise.

Elton Mangoma’s lawyer confirms that he has filed opposing papers but will not necessarily disagree with everything the applicant has raised in his petition.

The court is back in session to present judgement on the preliminary issue.