By Own Correspondent| The Coalition of Democrats (CODE) is now a political party, ZimEye has learnt.

The coalition which fielded Elton Mangoma as its presidential candidate in the July 30 elections made this resolution at a meeting held over the weekend in Harare.

Said Mangoma in a press statement following the meeting:

“There was consensus that CODE becomes a political party as a base for the formation of an all inclusive, broad based, democratic and meritocratic mass opposition movement.

It was agreed that a steering committee be put in place to talk to other people and entities to grow the movement and lead to a People’s Convention that will democratically elect the political leadership.

The four member steering committee will coopt other members into the steering committee as consultations with other stakeholders. Trust Chikohora was chosen to Chair the steering committee.

A Council of Elders was formed and Mangoma as a member was chosen and tasked to consult and recruit other suitable members.

The CODE created a National Executive of members who attended. Other members will be coopted as consultations continue. The National Executive to hold Steering Committee accountable.”