Groups quit sham constitution hearings

Boycotting activists ditch rigged hearings and pivot straight to street-level citizen pushback.

Constitutional groups withdrawal

• Jameson Timba slammed the hearings as a fake exercise.
• Tendai Biti and Lovemore Madhuku joined the joint announcement.
• Violence and silencing tactics hit dissenters on March 31.
• Three outfits refuse to give any cover to the flawed process.

New citizen strategy

• Defend the Constitution Platform eyes peaceful demos under Section 59.
• Groups plan coordinated civic action nationwide.
• They demand real consultations in every constituency.
• Outreach targets churches plus war veterans for broader support.