Matabeleland political activist Mbuso Fuzwayo has dismissed allegations that his Constitutional Court challenge against President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa's potential term extension serves Zanu-PF interests. The secretary-general of Ibhetshu Likazulu defended his 25-year activist record and insisted the legal action aims to prevent unconstitutional rule beyond 2028, when Mnangagwa's second term ends. Critics, including former colleague Gifford Sibanda, who resigned in protest, suspect the application may deliberately seek dismissal to establish judicial precedent for extending presidential tenure until 2030.
Fuzwayo rejected claims of receiving payment for filing the case and challenged Advocate Thabani Mpofu's accusations of collusion. The activist emphasized his organization's history of opposing both Robert Mugabe and the current leadership, citing unresolved Gukurahundi atrocities as motivation for continued resistance. His application contests Zanu-PF's Resolution 1 of 2024, arguing that retroactive term extensions violate constitutional provisions requiring parliamentary approval and referendum. Respondents include the ruling party, Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi, Parliament Speaker Jacob Mudenda, Attorney-General Virginia Mabiza, and the president himself.
Fuzwayo rejected claims of receiving payment for filing the case and challenged Advocate Thabani Mpofu's accusations of collusion. The activist emphasized his organization's history of opposing both Robert Mugabe and the current leadership, citing unresolved Gukurahundi atrocities as motivation for continued resistance. His application contests Zanu-PF's Resolution 1 of 2024, arguing that retroactive term extensions violate constitutional provisions requiring parliamentary approval and referendum. Respondents include the ruling party, Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi, Parliament Speaker Jacob Mudenda, Attorney-General Virginia Mabiza, and the president himself.
