Muswere Urges Citizens to Unite Against Alleged Constitutional Manipulation by ZANU-PF

HARARE – Human rights activist Timoth Muswere has called on Zimbabweans to unite in defence of the national constitution, accusing ZANU-PF of attempting to manipulate it to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s tenure to 2030.

Speaking in the wake of the disputed 2023 elections, Muswere said citizens must resist what he described as political overreach disguised as Vision 2030. He claimed the ruling party’s agenda undermines democratic principles and threatens the future of the country.

“Here comes a ZANU-PF faction with a poke—if not a middle finger—pointed at the very citizens they deprived of their democratic rights in the 2023 elections,” Muswere said.

He criticised the party’s celebration of Vision 2030, likening it to “candies and cakes” that have led to “a running stomach” due to their overly sweet promises. Muswere accused ZANU-PF members of blindly praising leadership while ignoring the erosion of dignity, democracy, and national progress.

“The country has been thrown into a deep drain. Democracy has been shattered for life presidency. Competency has been sold for human glory,” he said.

Muswere urged citizens from all walks of life—including youth, civil servants, journalists, war veterans, and religious leaders—to unite in resisting what he termed “Zvigananda patronage” and reclaim Zimbabwe’s future.

“Let’s stop being used for two pieces of silver at the expense of a whole Zimbabwe. Together we can determine our country’s destiny,” he said.

He called for collective, resilient action to defend the constitution and restore dignity, justice, and democratic governance.