HARARE- MaraviPost)-Opposition Citizens Coalition for change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa is under pressure to account for US$122, 300 donated by sympathisers for the purchase of his bullet proof off-road vehicle.
This came after his motorcade suffered several attacks from suspected Zanu PF supporters and State security agents in what was also seen as a threat to his life.
Individuals claiming to have supported the initiative since the page which was used to mobilize the donations went live 10 months ago, are demanding updates on what has become of the donated money or the vehicle, putting into sharp focus transparency and accountability around the initiative.
Asked to confirm whether or not the vehicle had been delivered, CCC spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere said the vehicle has not yet delivered.
She referred further questions to organisers of the initiative, Citizens Action for Change also known as the Citizens Organisers.
“The Citizens’ Organisers are seized with the matter. They are your best port of call for detailed information,” Mahere said.
Citizens Action for change had not responded to questions sent on Thursday August 18,2022 .
Attempts to get a comment from the GoFundMe initiative contact person only identified as Bhasvi were also fruitless.
CCC interim treasurer David Coltart on Sunday August 21,2022 said the initiative was private and refused he was involved.
“This was a private initiative and so as interim treasurer of the CCC, I have not been involved at all.
“I am not sure whether it has been bought. You have to ask CCC president Nelson Chamisa’s staff that question,” Coltart said.
The funding, raised from well-wishers using GoFundMe, currently stands at US$122 300 from 3 100 donations, which averaged US$39,45 each.
Of the amount, the highest donation of US$42 500 was made by one Tino Mudzekenyedzi, followed by Henry Munashe’s US$1 450.
