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Tshabangu torches storm after defending Constitutional Amendment No. 3
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Self‑imposed interim secretary‑general of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), Sengezo Tshabangu, has sparked outrage after posting on X that the proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 3 does not require a referendum.
Tshabangu wrote that critics of the amendment misunderstand the legal framework governing constitutional changes.
“I wish to share my understanding and interpretation of the law in relation to the proposed bill. I think people do not understand that the proponents of the bill are not avoiding a referendum; rather, the Constitution does not require one for the proposed amendments, I so submit,” he posted.
His remarks immediately drew strong backlash from X users, who accused him of defending an unpopular and controversial amendment.
Charles Mpofu warned that Zimbabweans would resist the move both politically and legally.
“Don’t start a war you will not be able to stop,” Mpofu responded.
Another user, Njanulo Moyo, said Tshabangu had once again failed to act like an opposition leader.
“I thought for once you would behave like an opposition leader. Unfortunately, you seem to spurn any opportunity to redeem yourself,” he said.
Sir Ramba argued that the Constitution requires a referendum for such changes.
“The changes need approval from Zimbabweans. You cannot simply add more years in office and expect people to be quiet. We do not want an illegitimate government from 2028 to 2030. Our voting right is being affected in electing a President,” he said.
Tshabangu wrote that critics of the amendment misunderstand the legal framework governing constitutional changes.
“I wish to share my understanding and interpretation of the law in relation to the proposed bill. I think people do not understand that the proponents of the bill are not avoiding a referendum; rather, the Constitution does not require one for the proposed amendments, I so submit,” he posted.
His remarks immediately drew strong backlash from X users, who accused him of defending an unpopular and controversial amendment.
Charles Mpofu warned that Zimbabweans would resist the move both politically and legally.
Another user, Njanulo Moyo, said Tshabangu had once again failed to act like an opposition leader.
“I thought for once you would behave like an opposition leader. Unfortunately, you seem to spurn any opportunity to redeem yourself,” he said.
Sir Ramba argued that the Constitution requires a referendum for such changes.
“The changes need approval from Zimbabweans. You cannot simply add more years in office and expect people to be quiet. We do not want an illegitimate government from 2028 to 2030. Our voting right is being affected in electing a President,” he said.
Source - Byo24news
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