By A Correspondent

On Wednesday, State House in Zimbabwe became the backdrop for a significant political development as President Emmerson Mnangagwa welcomed several former opposition members back into the ruling ZANU PF party.

Leading the group was Dzikamai Mavhaire, a prominent figure with a complicated history in Zimbabwean politics.

Mavhaire, once a member of ZANU PF and a former Cabinet Minister, was expelled from the party in 2013.

He subsequently joined the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), where he served on the National Executive Committee. His return to ZANU PF marks a notable shift for the party, which has been grappling with opposition and internal dissent.

Accompanying Mavhaire were his son, Lawrence Mavhaire, and former CCC Member of Parliament for Gutu Central, Oliver Chirume.

Their reintegration into ZANU PF symbolizes a broader trend of former opposition figures seeking to align with the ruling party.

In response to this political shift, former CCC vice chairperson Hon. Job Wiwa Sikhala voiced his concerns.

He stated, “ZANU yagara iri ZANU. Celebrating ZANU PF pretending to be with us is the worst thing I ever warned people against.”

Sikhala’s remarks reflect a sense of betrayal felt by some in the opposition, highlighting the challenges that the CCC faces as it navigates the political landscape.

He continued, “Today, it’s Dzikamai Mavhaire. Yesterday, it was Kudakwashe Bhasikiti, Jeppy Jaboon, Shady Mashayamombe. The list is endless.

Havasi vedu vanhu ava!!!” This statement underscores a fear among opposition members that the allure of power within ZANU PF might draw more former allies away from the CCC.

Mavhaire’s return and the comments from Sikhala illustrate the complex dynamics of Zimbabwean politics, where allegiance can shift rapidly.

As the political landscape continues to evolve, the implications of these returns for both ZANU PF and the CCC will be closely watched in the coming months.