The Zimbabwean constitution spells out how lawmakers can remove a President. First, the Senate and National Assembly met together. They need 180 lawmakers to say yes to an investigation. This total represents half of all Parliament members. Lawmakers start this step if they think the President broke the rules or cannot work due to health problems.
After enough lawmakers agree, a special team takes over. The Committee on Standing Rules picks nine Parliament members to check facts. These nine people match the political balance of Parliament. Right after their appointment, they start searching for the truth about the President's actions or health status.
These nine members investigate all claims against the President. They might need three doctors to check the President for health concerns. At least two doctors must agree on any health problems. If the team believes the President should leave, they tell everyone else.
Parliament then comes together again for the big vote. This time, they need 240 lawmakers - two-thirds of everyone - to say the President must go. Parliament members choose how they want to vote. They might raise hands, stand on different sides, or use secret ballots. Whatever voting method most people prefer becomes the rule.
Removing a President takes many difficult steps. The hardest parts come from finding enough votes at each stage. Recently, Blessed Geza, who used to serve on the Zanu PF central committee, said he plans to start this process against President Emmerson Mnangagwa. He claims many Parliament members support him, but others doubt he can succeed at such a difficult task.
After enough lawmakers agree, a special team takes over. The Committee on Standing Rules picks nine Parliament members to check facts. These nine people match the political balance of Parliament. Right after their appointment, they start searching for the truth about the President's actions or health status.
These nine members investigate all claims against the President. They might need three doctors to check the President for health concerns. At least two doctors must agree on any health problems. If the team believes the President should leave, they tell everyone else.
Parliament then comes together again for the big vote. This time, they need 240 lawmakers - two-thirds of everyone - to say the President must go. Parliament members choose how they want to vote. They might raise hands, stand on different sides, or use secret ballots. Whatever voting method most people prefer becomes the rule.
Removing a President takes many difficult steps. The hardest parts come from finding enough votes at each stage. Recently, Blessed Geza, who used to serve on the Zanu PF central committee, said he plans to start this process against President Emmerson Mnangagwa. He claims many Parliament members support him, but others doubt he can succeed at such a difficult task.
