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Christian Leaders Warn Mnangagwa Term Extension Would Be A Constitutional Coup

2 months agoWed, 22 Jan 2025 07:40:13 GMT

Christian Leaders Warn Mnangagwa Term Extension Would Be A Constitutional Coup

The Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD) has raised concerns over recent comments by some Members of Parliament and political activists calling for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his term beyond 2028.

The ZHOCD warned that such actions would amount to a coup against the constitution.

In a statement released on Tuesday, January 21, the ZHOCD urged Mnangagwa to resist these calls and the temptation to extend presidential term limits, saying doing so would not serve the best interests of the country. The statement reads in part:

The call to extend the Presidential Term Limits and postpone the 2028 elections is an invitation for the President to be a coconspirator in overthrowing the Constitution of the Country which the President is elected to uphold, respect and defend.
The Church takes relief from the consistent remarks made by His Excellency on several occasions where he has repeatedly affirmed his commitment to uphold the Constitution of Zimbabwe by committing not to extend his Presidency beyond the Constitutional and legal limits.
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The President’s pronouncements have always been clear and a significant step towards reinforcing the gains of the liberation struggle, good governance, democratic norms and promoting national peace and unity.
We believe His Excellency intends to remain true to his oath to uphold, defend and respect both the Constitution and the Law in letter and spirit.

The ZHOCD reiterated its call for President Mnangagwa to uphold the constitutional term limits and support a peaceful transition of power in 2028, following free, fair, and credible elections.

The group warned that the proposal to extend presidential term limits could severely undermine public trust in Zimbabwe’s electoral processes and destabilize the country, especially at a time when unity and peace are crucial for economic and social transformation.

In response to these concerns, the ZHOCD urged the President to respect the Constitution and ensure that elections are held in 2028, facilitating a smooth transition of power.

The ZHOCD also called on all Zimbabweans to unite in support of the country’s constitutional integrity and prioritize the nation’s well-being.

Further, the group called for the Government to implement necessary electoral reforms and promote multi-party democracy in preparation for the 2028 elections.

The churches urged Members of Parliament to strengthen constitutionalism by fulfilling their oversight role, ensuring that the Executive respects and defends the Constitution, including adherence to presidential term limits.

The ZHOCD also urged all political parties to commit to upholding the Constitution and laws of Zimbabwe.

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27 Comments

Chief Bonolo · 2 months ago

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Mp · 2 months ago

Trump for 2030

Anonymous · 2 months ago

The problem is that 2028 is still a very long way to go for an elderly person. Dementia might creep in and all common sense and respect for constitutionalism is completely lost. We all know there are people out there waiting for such a window to abuse the presidential stamp to push their own agendas

Uhhh · 2 months ago

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Demon👹 · 2 months ago

Anonymous · 2 months ago

Kana isu vana madzibaba veshanduko tinotoda 2039.

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bharanzi · 2 months ago

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🌄🧱🍓🍌💞🍒🏆🍑🌽🍕👙scudo · 2 months ago

what extends the presidential terms are votes from the majority of the people not constitution.what if his party still wants him to contests as presidential candidate what does the constitution of Zimbabwe says,does it say no to democracy because his 2 terms has ended.coupe only happens if the elections are not free and fair or not transparent only,what we call rigging.the real issue here is to win elections fairly well without rigging or threatening voters.ruling a country must not become like monarch thing.in this generation we can only liberate this country by voting but in Zimbabwe voting has failed long time ago and we went into coup where the long serving guy was ousted by his own people which means there is is chaos with in what about if the coup was done by the opposition back then it was going to be total war with blood all over the country.

Patz · 2 months ago

According to the National Constitution its not Zanu that determines whether the President should extend his term beyond the limits. Its ultimately the Zimbabweans in 2 referendums. Firstly a referendum to remove the clause that the incumbent should not benefit from the amendment of term limits and secondly a referendum whether presidential term limits should be extended. Even if the terms are extended from 2 to more the president still faces an election- its not on a silver platter. Extension and postponement are 2 different things. Postponement of elections simply means there will be no elections in 2028 but in 2030

noted again · 2 months ago

noted

Anonymous · 2 months ago

Chinonetsa ndechekuti jeneralu havana confidence in himself. He doubts his capacity to take over, lest people compare him to ED. Hence he will support the extension. "Ko VaMugabe vakaenda ndinozoita Deputy waani" syndrome iripo. MPs will not take advice yemachurch Heads because vanogona kudonha paelection even kuna primaries avo. Saka, "Better to sing for my supper," ndoiripo. Ukada kuopoza extension ikazobudirira huMinister dololo.

Patz · 2 months ago

Usaderere jenerari. He is not povo. Something is cooking in the background. Mugabe haana kukupurwa na ED akakupurwa na generari achifunga kuti majokosi. Generari is a man of action and little talking. Mind u generari has supporters in Zanu itself and in the Army and in fact in the whole security sector especially the juniors

STRAIT JACKET · 2 months ago

People must fear God whenever taking Oaths for these positions.Kwete kungosimudza Bible for nothing like what we are seeing.

Zozo · 2 months ago

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Boss · 2 months ago

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Chisvotonoro Chidhomoro Mkomana · 2 months ago

let him try but his failure is a challenge ,Lungu is a good example ,he lost some of his benefits and is no longer free in Zambia.Mugabe is also a good example ,let him try but will not success.Mabhishopi have Good advice , take it or not it's all up to you Mnangagwa and fellow siblings.

Aviel · 2 months ago

what?

WiFi · 2 months ago

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Satan 👹 · 2 months ago

Useless fake Christian leaders shut the fvck up

palp · 2 months ago

chii chakanaka chingauya nasatan,a father of disorder

Makwiramiti · 2 months ago

**** u 2

gweja nyumwawo · 2 months ago

fvck u Bharanz