Former intelligence chief Blessed Geza claims people have started making plans to remove President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa from office through impeachment. Geza believes the President lacks the mental fitness needed to lead Zimbabwe. He points to what he sees as clear signs of memory loss affecting Mnangagwa. The group expects to bring this motion forward in Parliament soon.
The Zimbabwean constitution spells out exactly when a President can face impeachment under section 97. Reasons include bad behavior in office, ignoring the Constitution, breaking constitutional rules on purpose, or not being able to do the job because of physical or mental problems. If lawmakers agree with the claims, any of these reasons could apply to the current situation.
The Constitution also explains what happens next if both the President and Vice President leave office. Section 100 kicks in when the President cannot work for any reason, including being removed. At that point, the first Vice President steps up to take over all presidential duties automatically. The second Vice President would take charge if needed.
Geza, who served as both a war veteran and high-ranking intelligence official, appears confident the process will move forward. The accusation of mental decline represents a serious challenge to Mnangagwa's leadership. Parliament would need to follow specific constitutional steps to complete any impeachment action against the current administration.
The Zimbabwean constitution spells out exactly when a President can face impeachment under section 97. Reasons include bad behavior in office, ignoring the Constitution, breaking constitutional rules on purpose, or not being able to do the job because of physical or mental problems. If lawmakers agree with the claims, any of these reasons could apply to the current situation.
The Constitution also explains what happens next if both the President and Vice President leave office. Section 100 kicks in when the President cannot work for any reason, including being removed. At that point, the first Vice President steps up to take over all presidential duties automatically. The second Vice President would take charge if needed.
Geza, who served as both a war veteran and high-ranking intelligence official, appears confident the process will move forward. The accusation of mental decline represents a serious challenge to Mnangagwa's leadership. Parliament would need to follow specific constitutional steps to complete any impeachment action against the current administration.
