Zimbabwe's Ruling Party Moves to Extend President's Term Through 2030.
ZANU PF leaders have begun steps to extend President Mnangagwa's presidency until 2030, bypassing a public referendum through parliamentary action.
The party will amend Zimbabwe's Constitution to postpone the 2028 elections by two years. This plan stems from a resolution passed at ZANU PF's National People's Conference in Bulawayo last October.
"Parliament will implement Resolution Number One as presented at the conference," said National Political Commissar Munyaradzi Machacha at a provincial meeting in Mashonaland Central. He stated the decision was final.
Harare Provincial Chairman Godwills Masimirembwa explained the legal strategy at a youth meeting. The party claims no referendum is needed because the change preserves the two-term limit under Section 91(2) of the Constitution.
"The Referendum becomes necessary only if we alter the term limit provision," Masimirembwa said. He noted that presidential terms must last three or more years to count toward the limit.
Party officials defend the move as constitutional. They maintain it simply delays elections without changing fundamental term restrictions.
Machacha dismissed potential opposition, saying critics had previous chances to object. "Those who disagree could have spoken at the conference or committee meetings. We have entered the implementation phase," he said.
The announcement marks a significant shift in Zimbabwe's electoral timeline. It would extend Mnangagwa's current term by two years through parliamentary action rather than a public vote.
ZANU PF leaders have begun steps to extend President Mnangagwa's presidency until 2030, bypassing a public referendum through parliamentary action.
The party will amend Zimbabwe's Constitution to postpone the 2028 elections by two years. This plan stems from a resolution passed at ZANU PF's National People's Conference in Bulawayo last October.
"Parliament will implement Resolution Number One as presented at the conference," said National Political Commissar Munyaradzi Machacha at a provincial meeting in Mashonaland Central. He stated the decision was final.
Harare Provincial Chairman Godwills Masimirembwa explained the legal strategy at a youth meeting. The party claims no referendum is needed because the change preserves the two-term limit under Section 91(2) of the Constitution.
"The Referendum becomes necessary only if we alter the term limit provision," Masimirembwa said. He noted that presidential terms must last three or more years to count toward the limit.
Party officials defend the move as constitutional. They maintain it simply delays elections without changing fundamental term restrictions.
Machacha dismissed potential opposition, saying critics had previous chances to object. "Those who disagree could have spoken at the conference or committee meetings. We have entered the implementation phase," he said.
The announcement marks a significant shift in Zimbabwe's electoral timeline. It would extend Mnangagwa's current term by two years through parliamentary action rather than a public vote.
