On National Unity Day, 22 December 2025, Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Advocate Nelson Chamisa delivered a powerful message urging Zimbabweans to confront division and work toward national reconciliation. In a full statement released under “MY STATEMENT ON UNITY 002/2025,” Chamisa highlighted the persistent fractures in the country’s political, social, and economic landscape, calling for collective action to restore cohesion, accountability, and shared purpose.
Chamisa began by noting the deep-seated division affecting all facets of Zimbabwean society. “Today, division runs deep in politics, business, families, and even the church,” he said. “Hate and disunity do not build nations; they destroy them. Division now poisons our politics, our institutions, our families, and even our churches.”
He lamented that Zimbabweans have long tolerated hatred, intolerance, and discord, allowing these forces to shape the nation. According to Chamisa, the consequences are visible across society: political gridlock, fractured families, weakened institutions, and socio-economic inequalities. “The negative energy we waste fighting one another, pulling each other down, and plotting against each other could instead be redirected toward productive solutions and meaningful collaboration,” he said.
The CCC leader stressed the need for a new path, one that prioritizes unity, cooperation, and responsibility over blame. “By redirecting our energy toward dialogue, solutions, and collective action, healing is possible, and progress can be achieved—for our nation and for generations to come,” Chamisa said.
Chamisa Calls for Unity and Healing on National Unity Day
Chamisa emphasized that Zimbabweans must acknowledge past wrongs and work to correct them. “We must revisit our omissions and reverse our wrong actions. We must acknowledge our mistakes, remedy our errors, right our wrongs, and learn from our failures,” he said.
He pointed out that Unity Day, while symbolic, is being celebrated in a nation still deeply divided. Longstanding grievances, such as Gukurahundi, remain unresolved, while political parties are often plagued by internal conflicts, intolerance, and violence. Opposition voices continue to face repression, parliamentary weaknesses, and systemic marginalization.
Socio-economic challenges further exacerbate the divide. Rising poverty, unemployment, and inequality continue to widen the gap between rich and poor. Meanwhile, migration and brain drain weaken institutions, leaving Zimbabwe vulnerable to further social and economic instability. Electoral disputes and unresolved historical issues have also contributed to the fracturing of society, Chamisa said, highlighting that the nation remains far from the unity and reconciliation it was meant to achieve.
Chamisa attributed these persistent divisions to a failure of leadership. He argued that those entrusted with guiding the country have prioritized personal gain and political survival over national cohesion. Institutions tasked with upholding justice, fairness, and accountability have been weakened or co-opted, allowing corruption, nepotism, and illegitimate processes to flourish. Promises of reconciliation, equitable development, and social cohesion remain largely unfulfilled, leaving citizens disillusioned and the nation fragmented.
Chamisa issued a clarion call to Zimbabweans to restore democracy and respect the popular will. He emphasized that disputed elections, contested national processes, and illegal attempts to extend terms must cease. “Zimbabwe must honour and respect the voice of its citizens, doing away with contested and discredited national processes and outcomes,” he said. Resolving these foundational issues, Chamisa added, is essential for addressing deeper national challenges.
He urged Zimbabweans to come together and celebrate unity in diversity, building a shared national vision that unites all citizens under a common trajectory: the Zimbabwe they desire, the Zimbabwe they want, and the Zimbabwe they demand. Chamisa emphasized that this dialogue must be inclusive, forward-looking, and centered on collective aspirations rather than partisan interests.
Beyond discussion, Chamisa said, Zimbabwe must establish a political settlement that ensures fairness, accountability, and stability. True unity, he argued, requires not only understanding but also concrete mechanisms to resolve disputes and foster cohesion across all sectors of society.
Chamisa concluded with a message of hope and faith, invoking divine guidance for the nation. “GOD BLESS YOU. GOD BLESS ZIMBABWE. GOD IS IN IT,” he stated, underscoring his call for collective responsibility and a renewed commitment to national unity.
In summary, Chamisa’s Unity Day statement presents a vision of a Zimbabwe free from hatred, intolerance, and division—one where political, social, and economic challenges are addressed through cooperation, accountability, and reconciliation. By acknowledging past mistakes, confronting leadership failures, and promoting an inclusive national dialogue, he believes the country can move toward a more united and prosperous future.
Source- ZimEye
