A president's party is trying to change the rules to keep him in office. Legal challenges are piling up to stop a constitutional amendment for Emmerson Mnangagwa. Former CCC parliamentarian Anadi Sululu is the latest to file, demanding Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi halt the process. Sululu leads a group called the E Movement focused on constitutional integrity.
The push follows a ruling party conference where Zanu PF resolved to extend the presidential term. Party insiders report no internal consensus, with Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's faction refusing support. The plan allegedly relies on lawmakers linked to CCC figure Sengezo Tshabangu to avoid a public referendum.
Sululu's legal letter cites a specific constitutional clause, Section 328(7). This clause prevents incumbent officeholders from benefiting from term limit extensions. The letter warns Ziyambi of personal liability for costs if the ministry proceeds with the amendment.
Two other activists, Mbuso Fuzwayo and Moreprecision Muzadzi, previously filed similar cases at the Constitutional Court. Their applications also argue that the proposed change violates fundamental rights. Experts confirm any such amendment would require a national referendum.
The speaker of parliament and the attorney general were copied on the formal demand. Minister Ziyambi has not issued a public response to the latest legal threat. Observers view the entire effort as a maneuver to control the ruling party's succession process.
The push follows a ruling party conference where Zanu PF resolved to extend the presidential term. Party insiders report no internal consensus, with Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's faction refusing support. The plan allegedly relies on lawmakers linked to CCC figure Sengezo Tshabangu to avoid a public referendum.
Sululu's legal letter cites a specific constitutional clause, Section 328(7). This clause prevents incumbent officeholders from benefiting from term limit extensions. The letter warns Ziyambi of personal liability for costs if the ministry proceeds with the amendment.
Two other activists, Mbuso Fuzwayo and Moreprecision Muzadzi, previously filed similar cases at the Constitutional Court. Their applications also argue that the proposed change violates fundamental rights. Experts confirm any such amendment would require a national referendum.
The speaker of parliament and the attorney general were copied on the formal demand. Minister Ziyambi has not issued a public response to the latest legal threat. Observers view the entire effort as a maneuver to control the ruling party's succession process.
