By James Gwati-CCC, leader Nelson Chamisa did not attend this year’s 42nd Heroes commemorations held at the national shrine in the capital Monday, but sent his MPs to represent him.

Several CCC lawmakers said they attended the Heroes celebrations with the blessings of their party leader Nelson Chamisa.

Charlton Hwende, the CCC secretary general, posted pictures of their attendance on Tuesday.

Posted Hwende:

Yesterday we joined the rest of the country in paying our tribute to the thousands of young men and women who took up arms to liberate the country. President Chamisa deployed us to represent our Party.