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#OppositionDividedWeakParalysed While main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has relatively been quiet - conspicuous by his absence from action and loud silence, except for his occasional political posturing and symbolic resistance with a religious-style approach under his Agenda 2026 in a bid to reboot his sluggish career, his former ally... in the opposition trenches Tendai Biti has taken a more vocal, confrontational, high-profile legal and public-outreach role opposing the government on its constitutional amendments to facilitate President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term extension and a raft of reforms changing the political, electoral and governance systems. Upon his return to active politics in January after a controversial two-year hiatus following the capture by Zanu PF of his CCC opposition party, Chamisa focused on "Agenda 2026" as a movement intended to rebuild Zimbabwe through a citizen-driven dialogue rather than traditional party politics. While he has launched this initiative and occasionally commented on social media to oppose Zanu PF's "2050 agenda" - incomprehensibly referring to the 2030 agenda - his public engagement has been characterised more by statements of intent, use of symbols and preaching "change" rather than organising grassroots resistance given his huge popular support base. He has defended his strange "No to 2050" social media post and castigated violence against citizens opposing constitutional changes, maintaining a symbolic rather than confrontational role. In the process, Chamisa has now become the weak link within the opposition movement. By constrast, Biti, who has no popular social base, has been highly vocal, acting as the convener of the Constitution Defenders Forum. Others who have been vocal include Jameson Timba as Convenor of Constitutional Defence Forum, Job Sikhala who leads National Democratic Working Group, Lovemore Madhuku and his National Constitutional Assembly, and strong-willed opposition figure Jacob Ngarivhume, among others. Biti has launched a vigorous campaign against Constitution Amendment No. 3, which aims to extend presidential terms beyond 2028 and change the political system. He has referred to the proposed changes as "legal lunacy" and a "quiet constitutional coup". Furthermore, Biti has taken the fight directly to the people, conducting door-to-door mobilisation drives and street campaigns in areas like Chitungwiza and Mutare to educate citizens on the implications of the reforms. Alongside other activists, he has filed urgent court bids to stop police from disrupting their private meetings regarding the constitutional reforms. As a result, Biti was yesterday arrested while organising a rally against the amendments in Mutare. Biti has invited Chamisa to work with him and others in fighting the current constitutional changes. However, Chamisa, despite his massive support, has distanced himself from Biti, Timba and others. He has been pussyfooting and claiming there is no constitution to defend, alarming his opposition allies. Despite pressure to take a form a party and adopt more aggressive approach, Chamisa maintains a propositional posture, making his politics and pronouncements merely symbolic opposition, not serious resistance anymore. This comes as the opposition is divided, weak and paralysed. The absence of a strong opposition and check on power has allowed for the proposal of constitutional amendments that extend the presidential terms from five to seven years and Mnangagwa's term extension, accompanied by raft of contentious changes in the political system. As formal opposition parties have fragmented and weakened, civil society groups and grassroots movements have increasingly taken centre stage in protesting government policies, human rights issues and the current constitutional amendments.show more

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While the battle over Zimbabwe's constitutional amendments to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term, lengthen presidential tenure and introduce a raft of controversial political, electoral and governance reforms intensifies across the country, main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has taken a curious position which says "there is no constitution in this country" to defend, meaning there is no need for this fight anyway except on his terms, parameters and front. Chamisa is at loggerheads with organisations like Constitution Defenders Forum led by Tendai Biti and Defend the Constitution Platform convened by Jameson Timba, among several other civic and opposition groups fighting government's bid to change the political, electoral and governance systems.

While the battle over Zimbabwe's constitutional amendments to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term, lengthen presidential tenure and introduce a raft of controversial political, electoral and governance reforms intensifies across the country, main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has taken a curious position which says "there is no constitution in this country" to defend, meaning there is no need for this fight anyway except on his terms, parameters and front. Chamisa is at loggerheads with organisations like Constitution Defenders Forum led by Tendai Biti and Defend the Constitution Platform convened by Jameson Timba, among several other civic and opposition groups fighting government's bid to change the political, electoral and governance systems.

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These are the remarks by Nelson Chamisa which have sparked a sharp conflict with his former opposition colleagues after he claimed that Zimbabwe has "no constitution to defend" because it has been "shredded" by the ruling Zanu PF. Chamisa dismissed the current national debate over President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s plan to to extend his rule to 2030 as a "sideshow", saying the constitutional order has already collapsed. Former opposition allies in the Defend the Constitution Platform (DCP), including Jameson Timba, Tendai Biti, Jacob Ngarivhume and Munyaradzi Gwisayi, have described this as misleading amd reckless. They argue it undermines their legal and political efforts to block constitutional amendments to extend Mnangagwa’s rule. Upon his return to active politics, Chamisa launched "Agenda 2026," a movement he claims requires "new wine skins" and will not include old structures or figures from his former party, CCC. Colleagues view this as a move to disrupt existing opposition unity and "gaslight" the public. Chamisa continues to defend his "strategic ambiguity" model —operating without defined leadership structures — which former colleagues blame for the "hijacking" of the CCC by rivals like Sengezo Tshabangu. Some critics within the opposition have accused Chamisa of having a "secret deal" with Mnangagwa and the government to divide the opposition in exchange for his own personal safety, material benefits and money, allegations that he has vehemently denied.

These are the remarks by Nelson Chamisa which have sparked a sharp conflict with his former opposition colleagues after he claimed that Zimbabwe has "no constitution to defend" because it has been "shredded" by the ruling Zanu PF. Chamisa dismissed the current national debate over President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s plan to to extend his rule to 2030 as a "sideshow", saying the constitutional order has already collapsed. Former opposition allies in the Defend the Constitution Platform (DCP), including Jameson Timba, Tendai Biti, Jacob Ngarivhume and Munyaradzi Gwisayi, have described this as misleading amd reckless. They argue it undermines their legal and political efforts to block constitutional amendments to extend Mnangagwa’s rule. Upon his return to active politics, Chamisa launched "Agenda 2026," a movement he claims requires "new wine skins" and will not include old structures or figures from his former party, CCC. Colleagues view this as a move to disrupt existing opposition unity and "gaslight" the public. Chamisa continues to defend his "strategic ambiguity" model —operating without defined leadership structures — which former colleagues blame for the "hijacking" of the CCC by rivals like Sengezo Tshabangu. Some critics within the opposition have accused Chamisa of having a "secret deal" with Mnangagwa and the government to divide the opposition in exchange for his own personal safety, material benefits and money, allegations that he has vehemently denied.

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A court in Zimbabwe has ordered former finance minister Tendai Biti to surrender his passport and report to the police twice a week. Biti, who is leading opposition to planned constitutional amendments that would allow 83-year-old President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his rule and have the presidency elected by Parliament rather than the public, is also barred from convening or addressing public gatherings. Mnangagwa, who came to power after a popular military coup against Mugabe in 2017, has said he will step down when his second term ends in 2028. However, he has not publicly opposed his ruling ZANU-PF party’s push to extend his term. His Cabinet approved the amendment proposal in February before sending it to Parliament, where the ruling party holds a majority. The proposed changes would postpone elections to 2030, allow the president to be elected by Parliament instead of by popular vote and extend both the presidential term and those of members of Parliament from five to seven years. Police in recent months have banned meetings and arrested people for gathering to express opposition to the proposed changes to ‌the constitution. Source: The Associated Press. File footage: SABC News.

A court in Zimbabwe has ordered former finance minister Tendai Biti to surrender his passport and report to the police twice a week. Biti, who is leading opposition to planned constitutional amendments that would allow 83-year-old President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his rule and have the presidency elected by Parliament rather than the public, is also barred from convening or addressing public gatherings. Mnangagwa, who came to power after a popular military coup against Mugabe in 2017, has said he will step down when his second term ends in 2028. However, he has not publicly opposed his ruling ZANU-PF party’s push to extend his term. His Cabinet approved the amendment proposal in February before sending it to Parliament, where the ruling party holds a majority. The proposed changes would postpone elections to 2030, allow the president to be elected by Parliament instead of by popular vote and extend both the presidential term and those of members of Parliament from five to seven years. Police in recent months have banned meetings and arrested people for gathering to express opposition to the proposed changes to ‌the constitution. Source: The Associated Press. File footage: SABC News.

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🟢The disintegration of the main opposition CCC under Nelson Chamisa due to leadership, organisational and structural failures, as well as through infiltration by Zanu PF, state security agents and sabotage amid defections has given the ruling party free rein on the political landscape and in the constitutional amendment battle to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term and change the electoral and governance systems.

🟢The disintegration of the main opposition CCC under Nelson Chamisa due to leadership, organisational and structural failures, as well as through infiltration by Zanu PF, state security agents and sabotage amid defections has given the ruling party free rein on the political landscape and in the constitutional amendment battle to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term and change the electoral and governance systems.

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Prominent Zimbabwean lawyer Nqobani Sithole of Sithole Law Chambers, who handled the Tawanda Muchehiwa abduction case in July 2020 and the dramatic Sengezo Tshabangu seizure of the now virtually captured opposition CCC, has been in the news of late regarding the withdrawn high-stakes Constitutional Court application by Matabeleland pressure group Ibhetshu LikaZulu and its secretary-general Mbuso Fuzwayo's challenging President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s 2030 agenda and a raft of contentious constitutional amendments. Sithole says his client had a genuine and strong case to challenge Mnangagwa’s bid to lengthen his term of office and make changes to the political, electoral and governance systems, but was subjected to vicious and malicious attacks on media and social media platforms without any justification and facts to prove accusations against him. As a result, Fuzwayo, a veteran and determined human rights activist, withdrew the case to protect his reputation, but in the process an opportunity was lost to block Mnangagwa’s political agenda.

Prominent Zimbabwean lawyer Nqobani Sithole of Sithole Law Chambers, who handled the Tawanda Muchehiwa abduction case in July 2020 and the dramatic Sengezo Tshabangu seizure of the now virtually captured opposition CCC, has been in the news of late regarding the withdrawn high-stakes Constitutional Court application by Matabeleland pressure group Ibhetshu LikaZulu and its secretary-general Mbuso Fuzwayo's challenging President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s 2030 agenda and a raft of contentious constitutional amendments. Sithole says his client had a genuine and strong case to challenge Mnangagwa’s bid to lengthen his term of office and make changes to the political, electoral and governance systems, but was subjected to vicious and malicious attacks on media and social media platforms without any justification and facts to prove accusations against him. As a result, Fuzwayo, a veteran and determined human rights activist, withdrew the case to protect his reputation, but in the process an opportunity was lost to block Mnangagwa’s political agenda.

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Presidential spokesperson Mr George Charamba has launched a robust defence of the proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Bill, dismissing as “gratuitous disinformation” the views of those in the opposition and arguing that constitutional amendments are a routine and necessary part of governance.

Presidential spokesperson Mr George Charamba has launched a robust defence of the proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Bill, dismissing as “gratuitous disinformation” the views of those in the opposition and arguing that constitutional amendments are a routine and necessary part of governance.

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Zimbabwean opposition veteran and constitutional lawyer Tendai Biti, who is former Finance minister, addressed a major town hall meeting of Zimbabweans in the United Kingdom. The public gathering was hosted by the civic organisation he leads, Constitution Defenders Forum (CDF)'s UK Federation at John Foster Hall in Leicester on Saturday. The primary focus of his address was the contentious Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No.3) Bill. Biti, who serves as a convener for the CDF, provided a detailed breakdown of the proposed legislative changes and mobilied the diaspora to protect the country's constitution and democratic governance.

Zimbabwean opposition veteran and constitutional lawyer Tendai Biti, who is former Finance minister, addressed a major town hall meeting of Zimbabweans in the United Kingdom. The public gathering was hosted by the civic organisation he leads, Constitution Defenders Forum (CDF)'s UK Federation at John Foster Hall in Leicester on Saturday. The primary focus of his address was the contentious Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No.3) Bill. Biti, who serves as a convener for the CDF, provided a detailed breakdown of the proposed legislative changes and mobilied the diaspora to protect the country's constitution and democratic governance.

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BREAKING: Opposition politician Nelson Chamisa has shared a video featuring the song “Kushanda Nevanhu Kwakanaka” (Working With People Is Good), a move that is already generating significant discussion across social media platforms. The timing of the post has attracted particular attention, coming just days after the Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CA3) secured an overwhelming majority in the National Assembly. Political observers and social media users have been quick to interpret the message as a call for unity, cooperation, and collective nation-building. While Chamisa did not directly reference #CA3 in the video, many commentators have linked the themes of working together and national cohesion to the ongoing constitutional reform debate, arguing that Zimbabwe's development agenda requires dialogue, collaboration, and a shared commitment to progress. The post has sparked widespread reactions online, with supporters and critics alike debating its broader political significance as attention shifts to the Senate's consideration of #CA3. nelson chamisa #CA3 #Zimbabwe #ParliamentOfZimbabwe #NationalDialogue #UnityInDevelopment

BREAKING: Opposition politician Nelson Chamisa has shared a video featuring the song “Kushanda Nevanhu Kwakanaka” (Working With People Is Good), a move that is already generating significant discussion across social media platforms. The timing of the post has attracted particular attention, coming just days after the Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CA3) secured an overwhelming majority in the National Assembly. Political observers and social media users have been quick to interpret the message as a call for unity, cooperation, and collective nation-building. While Chamisa did not directly reference #CA3 in the video, many commentators have linked the themes of working together and national cohesion to the ongoing constitutional reform debate, arguing that Zimbabwe's development agenda requires dialogue, collaboration, and a shared commitment to progress. The post has sparked widespread reactions online, with supporters and critics alike debating its broader political significance as attention shifts to the Senate's consideration of #CA3. nelson chamisa #CA3 #Zimbabwe #ParliamentOfZimbabwe #NationalDialogue #UnityInDevelopment

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The Republic of Togo has been thrown into a state of turmoil amidst widespread agitations and protests over constitutional reforms that allow the current president, Faure Gnassingbé to remain in power indefinitely. Youth groups and activists have led the major protests, calling for his immediate resignation in the first ever protests since 2022, after a ban on mass demonstrations was imposed. A son of the former president of Togo, Gnassingbé Eyademéma, the 59-year old was sworn in after the death of his father in 2005 and has since ruled the nation. In May 2025 after a completion of his 20 years rule in February, he was sworn in as the first president of the Council of Ministers, a powerful role that has no official term limits and described by opposition figures as a ‘constitutional coup’.

The Republic of Togo has been thrown into a state of turmoil amidst widespread agitations and protests over constitutional reforms that allow the current president, Faure Gnassingbé to remain in power indefinitely. Youth groups and activists have led the major protests, calling for his immediate resignation in the first ever protests since 2022, after a ban on mass demonstrations was imposed. A son of the former president of Togo, Gnassingbé Eyademéma, the 59-year old was sworn in after the death of his father in 2005 and has since ruled the nation. In May 2025 after a completion of his 20 years rule in February, he was sworn in as the first president of the Council of Ministers, a powerful role that has no official term limits and described by opposition figures as a ‘constitutional coup’.

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As Zimbabwe approaches a critical stage in the consideration of Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, the Convener of the Constitution Defenders Forum, TENDAI BITI, presents a detailed analysis of the Bill, its constitutional implications, and the dangers it poses to democratic governance, constitutionalism, and the sovereignty of the people. At this crucial juncture, as Parliament prepares to deliberate on this far-reaching constitutional amendment, we encourage all citizens to engage with the issues, understand what is at stake, and participate in the defence of the Constitution. Watch the full video here: #RejectAmendmentNo3 #DefendTheConstitution

As Zimbabwe approaches a critical stage in the consideration of Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, the Convener of the Constitution Defenders Forum, TENDAI BITI, presents a detailed analysis of the Bill, its constitutional implications, and the dangers it poses to democratic governance, constitutionalism, and the sovereignty of the people. At this crucial juncture, as Parliament prepares to deliberate on this far-reaching constitutional amendment, we encourage all citizens to engage with the issues, understand what is at stake, and participate in the defence of the Constitution. Watch the full video here: #RejectAmendmentNo3 #DefendTheConstitution

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Our President nelson chamisa remains solid, standing and firm. This transition from the past to the new movement is the most important thing to ever happen. There will be no historical entitlements and chinhu chedu. The response from the ground has been incredible. The foundation is very solid. 2. Our concerns about the Constitutional Amendments cannot be addressed by social media posts only. President Chamisa knows that to challenge an oppression you need a solid movement. This is what he is building. Its a real Chapwati by the look of things. A million members before launch target surpassed in a flash. 3. The response from the grassroots has been emphatic. Only President nelson chamisa can build such a gigantic political organisation in Zimbabwe. We all rally behind him because we appreciate his value and importance to our cause. 4. The next phase is the programme of action to address the crisis of governance in all its facets including the constitutional amendments. This will be done in a structured, coordinated and organised manner. 5. Efforts by others are noted and appreciated. We are united in spirit but we have our own organization to pursue the broader citizen agenda. Its now a matter of days and weeks not years or months. Watch the space.

Our President nelson chamisa remains solid, standing and firm. This transition from the past to the new movement is the most important thing to ever happen. There will be no historical entitlements and chinhu chedu. The response from the ground has been incredible. The foundation is very solid. 2. Our concerns about the Constitutional Amendments cannot be addressed by social media posts only. President Chamisa knows that to challenge an oppression you need a solid movement. This is what he is building. Its a real Chapwati by the look of things. A million members before launch target surpassed in a flash. 3. The response from the grassroots has been emphatic. Only President nelson chamisa can build such a gigantic political organisation in Zimbabwe. We all rally behind him because we appreciate his value and importance to our cause. 4. The next phase is the programme of action to address the crisis of governance in all its facets including the constitutional amendments. This will be done in a structured, coordinated and organised manner. 5. Efforts by others are noted and appreciated. We are united in spirit but we have our own organization to pursue the broader citizen agenda. Its now a matter of days and weeks not years or months. Watch the space.

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Tonderai Chidawa, President of the Zimbabwe Youth Action Platform, an affiliate of Zanu PF and its youth League, says the 2030 agenda to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule beyond his 2028 second term constitutional limit is on and the window for different views on it has now closed. This comes ahead of the ruling party's annual conference in Mutare from 13-18 October, which aims to pass a resolution supporting its Bulawayo decision last year to extend Mnangagwa’s rule to 2030. But Mnangagwa indicated during a Zanu PF Central Committee meeting in Harare on Thursday that the elections are going ahead as scheduled in 2028, rejecting the 2030 agenda. He has publicly said he will step down when his term ends in 2028 because he is a "constitutionalist". However, Mnangagwa has been indicating right and turning left on this issue, with his staunch allies vigorously pushing for the 2030 agenda at his behest.

Tonderai Chidawa, President of the Zimbabwe Youth Action Platform, an affiliate of Zanu PF and its youth League, says the 2030 agenda to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule beyond his 2028 second term constitutional limit is on and the window for different views on it has now closed. This comes ahead of the ruling party's annual conference in Mutare from 13-18 October, which aims to pass a resolution supporting its Bulawayo decision last year to extend Mnangagwa’s rule to 2030. But Mnangagwa indicated during a Zanu PF Central Committee meeting in Harare on Thursday that the elections are going ahead as scheduled in 2028, rejecting the 2030 agenda. He has publicly said he will step down when his term ends in 2028 because he is a "constitutionalist". However, Mnangagwa has been indicating right and turning left on this issue, with his staunch allies vigorously pushing for the 2030 agenda at his behest.

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National Democratic Working Group chairman Job Sikhala says his civic organisation rejects the contentious constitutional amendments being debated by the public amid consultations by parliament, saying a "coup is in motion" in Zimbabwe because of that, while President Emmerson Mnangagwa extends his term and changes the country's political, electoral and governance systems.

National Democratic Working Group chairman Job Sikhala says his civic organisation rejects the contentious constitutional amendments being debated by the public amid consultations by parliament, saying a "coup is in motion" in Zimbabwe because of that, while President Emmerson Mnangagwa extends his term and changes the country's political, electoral and governance systems.

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Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa was in Goromonzi on Friday to attend the burial of Archford Marongwe, whom he described as a dedicated and committed Citizens cadre. Paying tribute to Marongwe, Chamisa said his service to the Citizens movement and Zimbabwe would not be forgotten. “Rest in Power Citizens Hero!” Chamisa wrote as he shared footage from the funeral. 📸 Chamisa News Channel #NelsonChamisa #Zimbabwe #Goromonzi

Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa was in Goromonzi on Friday to attend the burial of Archford Marongwe, whom he described as a dedicated and committed Citizens cadre. Paying tribute to Marongwe, Chamisa said his service to the Citizens movement and Zimbabwe would not be forgotten. “Rest in Power Citizens Hero!” Chamisa wrote as he shared footage from the funeral. 📸 Chamisa News Channel #NelsonChamisa #Zimbabwe #Goromonzi

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"My Attempts to Reunite With nelson chamisa , TENDAI BITI and Mudzuri Have Been Met With Trolls and Mockery" Douglas Sen Douglas Mwonzora says he has repeatedly reached out to former colleagues, including Nelson Chamisa, Tendai Biti, and Elias Mudzuri, in an effort to rebuild opposition unity, but claims his overtures have been met with trolling and ridicule rather than constructive engagement. In an exclusive interview, premeiring tomorrow Tuesday 09 June 2026 on Youtube:

"My Attempts to Reunite With nelson chamisa , TENDAI BITI and Mudzuri Have Been Met With Trolls and Mockery" Douglas Sen Douglas Mwonzora says he has repeatedly reached out to former colleagues, including Nelson Chamisa, Tendai Biti, and Elias Mudzuri, in an effort to rebuild opposition unity, but claims his overtures have been met with trolling and ridicule rather than constructive engagement. In an exclusive interview, premeiring tomorrow Tuesday 09 June 2026 on Youtube:

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🔴Lovemore Madhuku, a professor of law and constitutional law expert, says the proposed raft of amendments to the current constitution to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term to 2030 and the President's tenure from five to seven years is unacceptable. Source: Citizens Voice Network

🔴Lovemore Madhuku, a professor of law and constitutional law expert, says the proposed raft of amendments to the current constitution to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term to 2030 and the President's tenure from five to seven years is unacceptable. Source: Citizens Voice Network

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#MnangagwaThirdTermBidIntensifies As Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s undeclared bid for a third term gathers moment going full steam ahead, the ruling Zanu PF Masvingo province today urged him to extend his rule beyond his constitutional term as President of Zimbabwe. Amid choreographed sloganeering, cheers, whistling and ululations, Masvingo provincial chairman Robson Mavhenyengwa chanted the slogan “2030 vaMnangagwa vanenge vachipo!” to a huge and deafening applause from the crowd. The slogan is similar to what Mnangagwa and his allies came up in 2018 looking ahead to his second term, which said: "Mnangagwa 2023! ED Pfee!!!". The choreographed campaign shows Mnangagwa himself and his political allies are behind the third term plot openly underway. However, the road to a third term would be complicated for Mnangagwa. Mnangagwa would need to make constitutional changes to extend his presidency beyond two terms. He would require not just a two-thirds in Parliament, but also a popular majority through a referendum as well. Section 91 of Zimbabwe’s new constitution, which came into effect in 2013, limits a president’s tenure in office to two five-year terms. Section 91(2) reads: “A person is disqualified for election as President or Vice-President if he or she has already held office as President under this constitution for two terms, whether continuous or not, and for the purpose of this subsection three or more years’ service is deemed to be a full term.” Having been first controversially elected in 2018 before his disputed re-election last year in August, Mnangagwa would be ineligible to stand in the 2028 elections unless he comes up with a constitutional overhaul. The situation is complicated because even if Zanu PF, which now has an engineered two-thirds parliamentary majority in the House of Assembly - courtesy to Sengezo Tshabangu's disruption of the opposition CCC, but not in senate, manages to change the constitution, it still has to overcome the disincentive that such a change should not benefit the incumbent - a Herculean task.

#MnangagwaThirdTermBidIntensifies As Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s undeclared bid for a third term gathers moment going full steam ahead, the ruling Zanu PF Masvingo province today urged him to extend his rule beyond his constitutional term as President of Zimbabwe. Amid choreographed sloganeering, cheers, whistling and ululations, Masvingo provincial chairman Robson Mavhenyengwa chanted the slogan “2030 vaMnangagwa vanenge vachipo!” to a huge and deafening applause from the crowd. The slogan is similar to what Mnangagwa and his allies came up in 2018 looking ahead to his second term, which said: "Mnangagwa 2023! ED Pfee!!!". The choreographed campaign shows Mnangagwa himself and his political allies are behind the third term plot openly underway. However, the road to a third term would be complicated for Mnangagwa. Mnangagwa would need to make constitutional changes to extend his presidency beyond two terms. He would require not just a two-thirds in Parliament, but also a popular majority through a referendum as well. Section 91 of Zimbabwe’s new constitution, which came into effect in 2013, limits a president’s tenure in office to two five-year terms. Section 91(2) reads: “A person is disqualified for election as President or Vice-President if he or she has already held office as President under this constitution for two terms, whether continuous or not, and for the purpose of this subsection three or more years’ service is deemed to be a full term.” Having been first controversially elected in 2018 before his disputed re-election last year in August, Mnangagwa would be ineligible to stand in the 2028 elections unless he comes up with a constitutional overhaul. The situation is complicated because even if Zanu PF, which now has an engineered two-thirds parliamentary majority in the House of Assembly - courtesy to Sengezo Tshabangu's disruption of the opposition CCC, but not in senate, manages to change the constitution, it still has to overcome the disincentive that such a change should not benefit the incumbent - a Herculean task.

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