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Joseph Madzimure-Zimpapers Politics Hub
ZANU PF is confident Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Bill will be enacted into law, banking on the ruling party’s majority in Parliament to steer the proposed legislation.
The Government recently gazetted the Bill, kick-starting a 90-day public consultation period which will culminate in Parliament deliberating on the draft law before its passage.
The Bill proposes a parliamentary process for the election of the President and seeks to replace the current five-year term with a seven-year tenure.
Briefing the media at ZANU PF Headquarters, the Secretary for Information and Publicity, Cde Christopher Mutsvangwa, said the amendment would also facilitate the implementation of the party’s Resolution Number 1.
“The party is confident that the Bill will pass smoothly, garnering support from both party members and elected representatives in Parliament. So far, we are pleased to see that there is a consensus among all political parties in Parliament regarding the contents of this Bill,” said Cde Mutsvangwa.
He said that Zimbabweans are impressed by President Mnangagwa’s commitment to the country’s development trajectory.
“We are confident about the future and the continuation of the progress made by the Second Republic in developing Zimbabwe as a modern African state. Our vision is to position Zimbabwe as the foremost modern state in Africa, promoting prosperity for all. With Vision 2030, we aspire to achieve middle-income status for Zimbabwe,” Cde Mutsvangwa said.
Noting that the President enjoys overwhelming support from both the party and the citizenry, he said: “The general populace of the country is pleased with his actions. He enjoys a strong alliance with the party membership and maintains a positive relationship with the citizens.”
Turning to internal party processes, Cde Mutsvangwa said Resolution Number 1, adopted at party conferences held in 2024 and 2025, formed the bedrock of the proposed constitutional amendments.
“From this resolution, a Bill has emerged that will be presented before Parliament. This Bill reflects the aspirations of the people outlined in Resolution Number 1, aiming to extend the President’s term by two years to synchronise the electoral calendar. We will ensure adequate time is allocated to address all party issues, facilitating a smooth transition within the party and promoting continuity. This reflects the desires of our membership.”
Acknowledging that there are dissenting voices, the ZANU PF national spokesperson said Zimbabwe remained a democratic country where divergent views were tolerated.
“Yes, there are some discordant voices, but they are discordant voices which are outside Parliament. Most of them are the usual crowd who oppose for the sake of opposing. They make all sorts of noises. They have encountered elections repeatedly in the past, yet they consistently fail to resonate with the Zimbabwean population. Those expressing concerns about this Bill are the same ones who have historically struggled to gain support. However, among the party membership and the broader population of Zimbabwe, there is a belief that this Bill is the right move,” he stated.
Cde Mutsvangwa said President Mnangagwa’s developmental track record had won the hearts of many Zimbabweans.
“Many are pleased that this extension is happening. The Zimbabwean business community is advocating strongly for continuity in leadership, appreciating the current administration’s impressive efforts to revive and grow the economy,” he said.
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