Chiwara, Gutu — Former CCC leader Nelson Chamisa disclosed today that he has not collected his pension accrued over a decade ago during his time as a Cabinet Minister and Member of Parliament. The announcement came as Chamisa spoke at the memorial service of his late uncle, Chomunorwa Chamisa, in Chidyamakuni Village.

Reflecting on Zimbabwe’s political landscape, Chamisa highlighted the challenges with what he described as “self-serving” motives in government. He criticized the inclination of some politicians to enter public office for personal gain, rather than serving the people. “The crisis with politics in Zimbabwe is that people seek to be elected in order to represent their tummies,” Chamisa stated. “They go into politics to get residential stands, cars, and money.”

According to insiders, this attitude has reportedly influenced the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party’s strategic decisions in Parliament. Sources claim that despite widespread dissatisfaction with the 2023 national election results, the CCC chose not to withdraw from Parliament en masse, a decision linked to Chamisa’s views on the motives driving Zimbabwean politics.

This latest statement adds to Chamisa’s vocal criticism of political corruption and alleged misuse of public resources. His choice to forgo his pension has sparked conversation, with supporters and critics alike questioning what this gesture represents in the broader political context.