Current law limits president to two terms; ruling party seeks to amend constitution

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Zimbabwe ruling party to push for third term for President Mnangagwa

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A Zanu PF parliamentarian has confirmed that efforts are being made by the ruling party and a faction of the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) to amend the Zimbabwe Constitution in order to extend the term of office of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, legislators and councilors by at least five years.

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Zimbabwe: Proposed Draft Motion to Amend Constitution to Extend President, Parly Terms of Office 'Authentic'

A Zanu PF parliamentarian has confirmed that efforts are being made by the ruling party and a faction of the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) to amend the Zimbabwe Constitution in order to extend the term of office of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, legislators and councilors by at least five years. In a statement, Zanu […]

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Zimbabwe: Zanu PF MP Says Proposed Draft Motion to Amend Zimbabwe Constitution to Extend President, Parly Terms of Office Authentic

Controversial musician turned politician, Energy Mutodi, who is the Zanu PF MP for Bikita South, has confirmed the authenticity of a leaked draft motion proposing changes to presidential, parliamentary, and local authority term limits in Zimbabwe. The post Mutodi leads motion in Parliament to extend Mnangagwa’s term of office appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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Mutodi leads motion in Parliament to extend Mnangagwa's term of office – Nehanda Radio

Zimbabwe’s opposition party, Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), has announced its support for a government proposal to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s mandate until 2030. The bill, expected in Parliament soon, could lead to a referendum delaying the next election by two years. Mnangagwa’s current term, his second and final under Zimbabwe’s constitution, is set to… Read More »Zimbabwe Opposition Supports Bid to Extend Mnangagwa’s Mandate

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Zimbabwe Opposition Supports Bid to Extend Mnangagwa’s Mandate – Africa.com

ZimbabwBy Enyichukwu Enemanna The governing party in Zimbabwe, Zanu-PF, says it is planning to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term by two years, taking his presidency through to 2030. The proposal was confirmed by a spokesman for the party on Tuesday, a move that violates the country’s constitution, which limits the president’s tenure to two terms of five years each. Mnangagwa’s constitutionally mandated second term is expected to end in …

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Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Plans Mnangagwa’s Tenure Extension

ZANU PF member and former Chivi South legislator Killer Zivhu has warned that reckless constitutional amendments can have devastating effects on the country. “Reckless constitutional amendments can have devastating effects! “Let’s prioritize logic over emotions to prevent job losses, company closures & social unrest. “Our constitution is our future. Let’s do it right,” he says. […] The post Reckless constitutional amendments can be dangerous, wa…

Zimbabwe ruling party to push for third term for President Mnangagwa

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