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Injured Zanu-F MP escorted to parly for CAB3 vote
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Master Makope, the Member of Parliament for Mwenezi North Constituency, was escorted from Masvingo to Harare on Wednesday to attend an extraordinary sitting of Parliament convened to consider the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment No. 3 Bill (CAB3).
The extraordinary sitting was called after the Senate passed the Bill with amendments, requiring the National Assembly to consider the revised version before it could be transmitted to President Emmerson Mnangagwa for assent.
Speaking after the sitting, Makope confirmed that special transport arrangements had been made to enable him to attend Parliament following a road traffic accident he was involved in on Monday along the Masvingo–Beitbridge Highway.
He said he had since been discharged from hospital and was recovering at home.
According to Makope, the accident occurred after a speeding Toyota Fortuner travelling from Masvingo towards Beitbridge struck two cattle before swerving into his lane.
"A Fortuner travelling from Masvingo towards Beitbridge was speeding and struck two cows at the same time. It was coming from the opposite direction. After hitting the cows, the vehicle swerved and I had to avoid it by moving towards the yellow lane," he said.
"Unfortunately, as I was passing that vehicle, one of the cows was thrown into the air and landed in front of my car. I hit the cow and my vehicle veered off the road. I tried to regain control for about 100 metres but failed, and the car went off the road and hit a tree."
Makope said his white Toyota GD6 sustained extensive damage while he escaped with minor injuries.
He said the accident occurred near the turn-off to Neshuro Growth Point at around 6:30pm.
Despite the incident, Makope said he remained committed to fulfilling his parliamentary responsibilities and thanked those who had supported him during his recovery.
Reports circulating on ZANU PF WhatsApp groups claimed that the escort was arranged by Lovemore Matuke, the Minister of State Security, to ensure the legislator attended Parliament for the vote on the controversial constitutional amendment.
The claims have not been independently verified.
CAB3 has generated significant political debate, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to promote policy continuity and national development, while critics contend that it would fundamentally alter Zimbabwe's constitutional framework.
Among its provisions, the Bill extends the terms of the President, Parliament and local authorities from five to seven years. Opponents argue that the changes could allow President Mnangagwa to remain in office until 2030, although the government has defended the amendments as constitutional and necessary for governance reforms.
The Bill now awaits presidential assent before it can become law.
The extraordinary sitting was called after the Senate passed the Bill with amendments, requiring the National Assembly to consider the revised version before it could be transmitted to President Emmerson Mnangagwa for assent.
Speaking after the sitting, Makope confirmed that special transport arrangements had been made to enable him to attend Parliament following a road traffic accident he was involved in on Monday along the Masvingo–Beitbridge Highway.
He said he had since been discharged from hospital and was recovering at home.
According to Makope, the accident occurred after a speeding Toyota Fortuner travelling from Masvingo towards Beitbridge struck two cattle before swerving into his lane.
"A Fortuner travelling from Masvingo towards Beitbridge was speeding and struck two cows at the same time. It was coming from the opposite direction. After hitting the cows, the vehicle swerved and I had to avoid it by moving towards the yellow lane," he said.
"Unfortunately, as I was passing that vehicle, one of the cows was thrown into the air and landed in front of my car. I hit the cow and my vehicle veered off the road. I tried to regain control for about 100 metres but failed, and the car went off the road and hit a tree."
He said the accident occurred near the turn-off to Neshuro Growth Point at around 6:30pm.
Despite the incident, Makope said he remained committed to fulfilling his parliamentary responsibilities and thanked those who had supported him during his recovery.
Reports circulating on ZANU PF WhatsApp groups claimed that the escort was arranged by Lovemore Matuke, the Minister of State Security, to ensure the legislator attended Parliament for the vote on the controversial constitutional amendment.
The claims have not been independently verified.
CAB3 has generated significant political debate, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to promote policy continuity and national development, while critics contend that it would fundamentally alter Zimbabwe's constitutional framework.
Among its provisions, the Bill extends the terms of the President, Parliament and local authorities from five to seven years. Opponents argue that the changes could allow President Mnangagwa to remain in office until 2030, although the government has defended the amendments as constitutional and necessary for governance reforms.
The Bill now awaits presidential assent before it can become law.
Source - Midweek Watch
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