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Zanu-PF Chair backs Constitutional amendments for Mnangagwa to extend tenure
28 Jan 2025 at 06:59hrs | Views
Zanu-PF Mashonaland East provincial chairman, Daniel Garwe, has declared that amending the Constitution to allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office beyond 2028 is both constitutional and democratic.
Addressing thousands of party supporters at a Murehwa inter-district meeting over the weekend, Garwe emphasized that the resolution, adopted during the party's conference in Bulawayo last year, reflects the will of the people and is binding. This marked the first provincial gathering in Mashonaland East in 2025.
He noted that districts in the province had unanimously endorsed President Mnangagwa's extended tenure, asserting that his leadership is vital to achieving Vision 2030, the government's ambitious development blueprint.
"The people want their President to stay in office. It is not the President pushing for this; it is us, the people, who have witnessed the massive developmental projects across Zimbabwe," Garwe said.
Responding to criticism that extending Mnangagwa's tenure is undemocratic, Garwe said: "It is democratic and constitutional to amend the Constitution." He added that the party must continue to educate critics about the significance of Vision 2030, emphasizing that the will of the majority would prevail.
Garwe also addressed growing concerns about divisive and disrespectful remarks on social media by some Zanu-PF supporters, warning that such behavior could result in expulsion.
"Let's respect our leadership and pray for wisdom for our President and other leaders. The majority of Zimbabweans support Vision 2030, and this vision will prevail," he stated.
Garwe urged attendees to spread the message of support for President Mnangagwa's continued leadership and to engage skeptics with education rather than conflict.
"President Mnangagwa will still be in office by 2030, ensuring the realization of our vision," he declared, rallying supporters to remain united and focused on the party's development agenda.
The push for a constitutional amendment has sparked debate within Zimbabwe, with supporters touting it as a necessary step for continuity and critics questioning its implications for democracy.
Addressing thousands of party supporters at a Murehwa inter-district meeting over the weekend, Garwe emphasized that the resolution, adopted during the party's conference in Bulawayo last year, reflects the will of the people and is binding. This marked the first provincial gathering in Mashonaland East in 2025.
He noted that districts in the province had unanimously endorsed President Mnangagwa's extended tenure, asserting that his leadership is vital to achieving Vision 2030, the government's ambitious development blueprint.
"The people want their President to stay in office. It is not the President pushing for this; it is us, the people, who have witnessed the massive developmental projects across Zimbabwe," Garwe said.
Responding to criticism that extending Mnangagwa's tenure is undemocratic, Garwe said: "It is democratic and constitutional to amend the Constitution." He added that the party must continue to educate critics about the significance of Vision 2030, emphasizing that the will of the majority would prevail.
Garwe also addressed growing concerns about divisive and disrespectful remarks on social media by some Zanu-PF supporters, warning that such behavior could result in expulsion.
"Let's respect our leadership and pray for wisdom for our President and other leaders. The majority of Zimbabweans support Vision 2030, and this vision will prevail," he stated.
Garwe urged attendees to spread the message of support for President Mnangagwa's continued leadership and to engage skeptics with education rather than conflict.
"President Mnangagwa will still be in office by 2030, ensuring the realization of our vision," he declared, rallying supporters to remain united and focused on the party's development agenda.
The push for a constitutional amendment has sparked debate within Zimbabwe, with supporters touting it as a necessary step for continuity and critics questioning its implications for democracy.
Source - online
