A member of Zimbabwe’s ruling party, Zanu PF, confirmed efforts to amend the Constitution to extend the presidential and parliamentary terms by at least five years post-2028. The proposed motion has surfaced in media discussions, with indications of its authenticity and ongoing development before formal approval by parliamentary leadership.
In Zimbabwe, it has been confirmed by a member of the ruling party, Zanu PF, that there are ongoing efforts to amend the Constitution regarding the extension of presidential and parliamentary terms. This amendment aims to prolong the terms of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, legislators, and councilors by a minimum of five years beyond 2028.
Energy Mutodi, the Member of Parliament for Bikita West, stated that a proposed motion on term limits has leaked to the media. He emphasized that this draft is indeed genuine and is still under development. Once officially approved, it will require the signature of Speaker of Parliament Jacob Mudenda and the proponents involved to become formalized.
The potential constitutional amendment arises in a political climate where the ruling Zanu PF party seeks to consolidate power. Recent discussions indicate that both the ruling party and a faction of the opposition, Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), are collaborating on this initiative. The leak of the proposed motion raises concerns about transparency and the implications of extending political incumbency within Zimbabwe’s governance structure.
In summary, a draft motion to extend the terms of the President and other officials in Zimbabwe has surfaced, indicating collaboration between the ruling Zanu PF and a faction of the CCC. The proposition, which is still in development, highlights ongoing political maneuvering ahead of the 2028 elections. The approval process will require official endorsement from key parliamentary figures.
Original Source: constitutionnet.org
