Zimbabwe's Justice Minister says the government is ready to change the constitution. The changes would let President Mnangagwa stay in power past 2028.
Last year, the ruling Zanu PF party decided to give the president more time. They say he needs the extra years to finish important projects he started.
Minister Ziyambi said it's possible to make the changes "when the time is right." He said Zimbabwe is a democracy, and the government listens to the people. "If the people say they want the president's term extended, that's what democracy is all about."
President Mnangagwa has said he plans to step down when the current constitution requires him to, but his supporters want him to stay longer.
The main opposition party, Citizens Coalition for Change, also supports the idea. The opposition leader in parliament visited the president's farm and said, "If we approve your stay in power and the people are happy, let it be."
The opposition leader said President Mnangagwa leads by example. He called for unity, saying, "We are Zimbabweans. We should be singing together, playing together, celebrating together."
Zanu PF groups across Zimbabwe have shown support for extending the president's term. They say he has gotten real results that people appreciate.
Last year, the ruling Zanu PF party decided to give the president more time. They say he needs the extra years to finish important projects he started.
Minister Ziyambi said it's possible to make the changes "when the time is right." He said Zimbabwe is a democracy, and the government listens to the people. "If the people say they want the president's term extended, that's what democracy is all about."
President Mnangagwa has said he plans to step down when the current constitution requires him to, but his supporters want him to stay longer.
The main opposition party, Citizens Coalition for Change, also supports the idea. The opposition leader in parliament visited the president's farm and said, "If we approve your stay in power and the people are happy, let it be."
The opposition leader said President Mnangagwa leads by example. He called for unity, saying, "We are Zimbabweans. We should be singing together, playing together, celebrating together."
Zanu PF groups across Zimbabwe have shown support for extending the president's term. They say he has gotten real results that people appreciate.
