Sikhala decried ZANU PF's term extension as an elite grab

A brewing constitutional overhaul just sparked fierce pushback, and Job Sikhala is calling it a power grab dressed up as reform.

Job Sikhala slams term extension

• Job Sikhala rejected ZANU-PF’s seven-year term proposal.
• He said it shields the ruling elites from ordinary citizens.
• The interview aired on Channel Africa.
• Sikhala linked the move to protecting alleged corruption.

Claims about democratic backsliding

• Job Sikhala accused Emmerson Mnangagwa of entrenching dictatorship.
• He argued a referendum is being sidestepped.
• Sikhala described state institutions as captured.
• Anger and frustration were cited as widespread.

2030 extension concerns

• The proposal could keep President Emmerson Mnangagwa in office until 2030.
• Job Sikhala said the plan undermines constitutional safeguards.
• He warned of a democratic onslaught.
• Opposition vowed to seek alternative remedies.

African Union petition

• The National Democratic Working Group is led by Job Sikhala.
• The group petitioned Moussa Faki Mahamat at the African Union Commission.
• NDWG labeled the proposal a coup in motion.
• Appeal urged regional intervention over the draft law.