A major shake-up hit Zimbabwe when Gifford Gomwe spoke against President Mnangagwa staying in office longer than allowed. As Local Government Secretary for ZANU PF in Mashonaland West, Gomwe broke ranks with party leaders and pushed to extend presidential terms beyond what the constitution permits. His words sparked heated talks across the nation because he challenged plans from his own party.
Gomwe stated that changing term limits would harm Vision 2030 goals. This national plan aims to boost Zimbabwe into an upper-middle-income economy before the decade ends. Many citizens worry that keeping Mnangagwa as president past his legal time would create more problems for the country. People rarely hear disagreement inside ZANU PF ranks.
"Extending presidential terms goes against the spirit of Vision 2030," Gomwe said plainly. He stressed that Zimbabwe needs stable leadership, new faces in charge, and respect for democratic rules. These comments highlight growing splits among ruling party members who cannot agree about who should lead next after Mnangagwa leaves office.
Some groups want to change the constitution so Mnangagwa can stay past 2028. Others believe this move would damage ZANU PF's reputation and stop economic progress. Experts say Gomwe might represent many party officials who fear speaking up but share his concerns. The debate about extending terms has grown stronger recently as loyal supporters lobby for changes to basic laws.
Zimbabwe faces important decisions about its future as Gomwe's comments restart arguments about how the country should be run. His stand raises questions about democracy and whether Vision 2030 can succeed under the current leadership. Nobody knows yet if his words signal bigger changes coming inside ZANU PF or just show one brave voice standing alone against powerful interests.
Gomwe stated that changing term limits would harm Vision 2030 goals. This national plan aims to boost Zimbabwe into an upper-middle-income economy before the decade ends. Many citizens worry that keeping Mnangagwa as president past his legal time would create more problems for the country. People rarely hear disagreement inside ZANU PF ranks.
"Extending presidential terms goes against the spirit of Vision 2030," Gomwe said plainly. He stressed that Zimbabwe needs stable leadership, new faces in charge, and respect for democratic rules. These comments highlight growing splits among ruling party members who cannot agree about who should lead next after Mnangagwa leaves office.
Some groups want to change the constitution so Mnangagwa can stay past 2028. Others believe this move would damage ZANU PF's reputation and stop economic progress. Experts say Gomwe might represent many party officials who fear speaking up but share his concerns. The debate about extending terms has grown stronger recently as loyal supporters lobby for changes to basic laws.
Zimbabwe faces important decisions about its future as Gomwe's comments restart arguments about how the country should be run. His stand raises questions about democracy and whether Vision 2030 can succeed under the current leadership. Nobody knows yet if his words signal bigger changes coming inside ZANU PF or just show one brave voice standing alone against powerful interests.
