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Constitutional law expert Lovemore Madhuku has said a third-term bid by President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s loyalists is highly unlikely and will face challenges.
In a recent interview with Open Parly, Madhuku described the effort to secure a third term for Mnangagwa as a formidable task, fraught with numerous obstacles. Said Madhuku:
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I think I can say that it is almost impossible. Legally yes you can go through the steps, but once you know what those steps are, you realise that it’s almost impossible.
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Madhuku said the steps would require a publication of the first Bill where they seek to amend the Constitution. He added:
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Ordinary people will have to debate it within a 90-day period. Thereafter, take it to Parliament. It must get a two-thirds majority both in the National Assembly and in the Senate and thereafter, there must be a referendum.
We should then vote yes with a majority. Now, that alone tells you that it will be very difficult because I know that in the 90 days for debate and so on, it will come out very clearly that most Zimbabweans don’t support it and when it goes to Parliament, we’re not sure how they will vote.
It cannot be assumed that since ZANU PF has a two-thirds majority they’ll obtain the two-thirds majority. They may not obtain a two-thirds majority. But if they get it, they have to go to a referendum.
That is in respect of the first Bill and then, with a referendum voting yes or no, it will just be a referendum on President Mnangagwa and I don’t think that he wants it. It doesn’t matter how you couch the Bill.
When you then go to the stage of voting yes or no, it will be very simple. Do you want the President to continue or you would want the President to serve 10 years?
So most people who respect the President would simply want him to rest after 10 years. So when you say possible, I think it might be a very loose word.
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In 2024, the ZANU PF Annual People’s Conference in Bulawayo passed a resolution calling for an extension of Mnangagwa’s term beyond 2028.
Mnangagwa, however, has rejected the proposal, reaffirming his commitment to abide by the constitutional term limits.
On Sunday, Mnangagwa hosted legislators from ZANU PF, along with a few members of a splinter faction of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) led by self-appointed secretary-general Sengezo Tshabangu, at his Pricabe Farm in Kwekwe.
The gathering is believed to be part of ZANU PF’s broader strategy to push for constitutional amendments, utilising Tshabangu’s splinter CCC faction to help ratify the changes and mobilize grassroots support for the referendum necessary to finalize the process.
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Constitutional law expert Lovemore Madhuku says it's very hard for President Mnangagwa to get a third term. Madhuku says there are many steps and challenges to overcome. First, they need to change the Constitution, then have a referendum where people vote yes or no. Madhuku thinks most Zimbabweans do not want Mnangagwa to have a third term. Even though some in ZANU PF want him to continue, Mnangagwa himself says he will follow the rules. There are discussions happening to try and change the Constitution, but it will not be easy.

Mnangagwa's Third-Term Bid Faces Major Hurdles - Madhuku

The Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) has refuted a story published by a daily newspaper, which claimed that President Emmerson Mnangagwa has turned to structures outside the official ZANU PF framework to violate the Constitution and extend his term in office beyond 2028.
In a statement issued on Wednesday evening, the OPC described the story as slanderous and “calculated to undermine national cohesion while placing the President in disesteem.”
The OPC has given the publication seven days to retract the story, warning that “failure which the Office reserves the right to initiate and institute legal proceedings as appropriately provided for at law.” Reads the statement:
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The Office of the President and Cabinet expresses very deep concern about a slanderous story in today’s News Day, “Mnangagwa turns to parallel structures”.
The article falsely and maliciously creates the impression that the State President, His Excellency Dr ED Mnangagwa, is hell-bent on breaching the National Constitution by extending his term limit “via the back door”, beyond what is provided for under the country’s supreme law.
Further, the article slanderously suggests the President is employing guile and duplicity to achieve the alleged unconstitutional goal, including enlisting “parallel structures” outside of the ruling ZANU PF arms, for the same alleged goal.
NewsDay imputes disharmony and disquiet within the ruling ZANU PF, and in security structures, as a result.
These are very serious allegations against the State President by the newspaper, which are calculated to undermine national cohesion while placing the President in disesteem.
Repeatedly, the President has been on public record stating and re-stating in person that he has no intention or ambition to serve beyond the term which the National Constitution mandates for the Presidency. 
The local media, including NewsDay, have covered his pronouncements which remain un-rescinded and unchanged to this day.
The Office can only surmise that today’s article was inspired by the urge to slander the Head of State and to undermine national cohesion and stability by spreading alarm and despondency through such falsehoods.
Views of individuals and interest groups exercising their freedom of expression by ventilating their personal or collective opinions respectively, on any national issue, including the National Constitution, cannot be imputed on the President, or be treated as reversing earlier, repeated pronouncements by the President.
The ZANU PF Constitution provides for affiliate groups and interests, and thus can never be labelled as “parallel structures”.
The Office demands that the Editor of NewsDay retracts the defamatory story within seven publishing days, failure which the Office reserves the right to initiate and institute legal proceedings as appropriately provided for at law.
For the record, the Office reminds the Editor that this is the second time within a relatively short space of time that his paper is publishing falsehoods against the His Excellency the President.
While the Office respects freedoms granted to the media by the Country’s Constitution, it is very clear that flagrantly publishing and circulating falsehoods is not protected by the laws of the country, and makes any convicted offender liable.
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President Mnangagwa's office says a story about him trying to extend his term beyond 2028 is false and meant to make him look bad. The story said he was using secret groups to break the law. They want the newspaper to take back the story or face legal action. The President said before that he won't stay in power too long. The newspaper is accused of spreading lies to cause trouble. The President's office wants the editor to say sorry for the false story. They say spreading lies is not allowed and can get you in trouble with the law.

Mnangagwa's Office Dismisses Allegations Of Plans To Extend Term Beyond 2028

Blessing Geza, a war veteran and member of the ZANU PF Central Committee, has strongly condemned party members advocating for an extension of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s tenure beyond the constitutionally mandated two terms, calling such actions treasonous.
He argued that those pushing for this move should be expelled from the party.
In an <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200034753/ed2030-an-act-of-treason-war-vetdeclares-amendment-will-never-happen">exclusive interview with HStv</a>, an online television and radio channel operated by Alpha Media Holdings, Geza criticized the ZANU PF resolution, passed during the party’s 21st National People’s Conference in Bulawayo, which proposed extending Mnangagwa’s presidency until 2030.
Geza described the resolution as ill-advised and contrary to the principles of Zimbabwe’s Constitution. Said Geza:
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I was at the conference and I thought I was saddened… First and foremost, we have a Constitution which must be respected by everybody.
The President himself took an oath of office to respect the Constitution of Zimbabwe. They took the oath of office so they could protect and defend the Constitution of Zimbabwe but they are not doing that.
They are committing treason. Those people must be arrested and those people must be fired from ZANU PF. We want to see those people charged.
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The former Sanyati legislator claimed that ZANU PF has been hijacked by opportunists, with war veterans increasingly sidelined within the party.
He lamented that the people who fought for Zimbabwe’s independence have been marginalised, while those seeking to exploit the party for personal gain have taken control. He said:
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I mean because the party has been hijacked even if you go to structures, all those (army) generals were “fired” from the party.
ZANU PF is a product of ZANLA and ZIPRA, the people’s movement but they are not even being recognised, you know, right? They are attacking the Constitution.
They don’t even talk about the armed struggle. They don’t talk about the opposition. Mark my words, that will never happen, not under our watch.
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ZANLA or the Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army was the military wing of the Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU) during the liberation struggle.
ZIPRA or the Zimbabwe People’s Revolutionary Army, was the military wing of the Zimbabwe African People’s Union (ZAPU), which played a significant role in the war of independence.
Geza also accused President Mnangagwa of failing to unify ZANU PF following the 2017 coup that brought him to power.
He argued that instead of fostering reconciliation and cohesion within the party, Mnangagwa’s leadership has deepened divisions, leaving the party fragmented and plagued by internal strife. He said:
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The president was supposed to take the opportunity to unite the nation so that it could move forward. He failed but people, you see, know when the president came back from South Africa, is this happening?
But these people [ED2030 brigade] are a security threat and on this issue, the JOC [Joint Operation Command] must take action, and the service chiefs must take action.
Are our laws not sufficient enough to deal with such things?
These 2030s are doing what they want right? They are doing what they want to the President, you know. It’s unfortunate.
The role which we played, we are being sidelined, we have been sidelined but I blame ourselves because they say they are in control.
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Geza asserted that there is no possibility of President Mnangagwa extending his tenure beyond 2028, citing clear constitutional provisions that prevent such an outcome. He said:
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Mnangagwa was elected in 2018 and his two terms end in 2028 and he cannot go beyond that unless the Constitution is changed.
And even if the Constitution is changed, it also puts a safety net in it, which says that the incumbent or the person who presides over that constitutional change must not benefit from it.
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Meanwhile, President Mnangagwa has reiterated that he will step down in 2028 when his second and final term in office concludes.
However, he has not instructed his supporters to cease advocating for an extension of his tenure, leaving critics questioning his sincerity.
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A war veteran called Blessing Geza is angry at ZANU PF members wanting President Emmerson Mnangagwa to be president until 2030. Geza says this is against the Constitution and is like committing treason. He thinks those pushing for it should be kicked out of ZANU PF. Geza also thinks that Mnangagwa has not done a good job uniting the party. He says there is no way Mnangagwa can stay president after 2028 according to the Constitution. People are wondering if Mnangagwa really plans to step down in 2028 like he says.

Pushing For Mnangagwa's Term Extension An Act Of Treason - War Veteran

ZANU PF has passed a resolution allowing President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his term until 2030, but the president has rejected this proposal.
The announcement was made on Saturday by Patrick Chinamasa, the party’s secretary for legal affairs, during the ZANU PF Annual People’s Conference in Bulawayo.
According to the National Constitution, Mnangagwa is limited to a maximum of two terms and cannot run for office again when his current term ends in 2028.
Chinamasa said the party had resolved that Mnangagwa’s term as President and first secretary of ZANU PF should be extended beyond 2028 to 2030.
The resolution also calls for the party and government to initiate necessary amendments to the national Constitution to implement these changes.
However, Chinamasa clarified that Mnangagwa has no intention of serving beyond the constitutional limits, adding that the resolution “will not go anywhere.” He said:
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I understand clearly the motivation behind the resolution. We have scored great achievements in a very short time under the leadership of the president.
I understand the motivation is that these achievements should continue. Our department was being asked the question: ‘Is it legally possible (to extend Mnangagwa’s term)?’
The short answer is that yes it’s legally possible but to achieve it we would need two separate constitutional amendments.
The first amendment would be to remove the presidential term limits, the second amendment would be to remove the disability that the constitution places on the president to serve beyond 2028.
The constitutional bills must be separate, not in one constitutional bill. Each constitutional bill must be followed by a referendum.
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Chinamasa added that he had consulted Mnangagwa three times, and each time, Mnangagwa firmly rejected the idea of extending his presidency.
However, one of Mnangagwa’s staunch supporters, Taurai Kandishaya, ridiculed Chinamasa for claiming at the conference that the president had expressed a desire not to serve beyond 2028. He wrote on Facebook:
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So it happened that I asked my teacher if we were supposed to come for lessons during the holiday, and he looked at me and said NO.
I asked him again the next day, and he said NO. I asked him a third time, and he still said NO. Meanwhile, other students were happy, saying they had extra lessons during the holiday.
Someone then told me, “Young man, your teacher is saying NO because he sees that you don’t really want the lessons. Your question isn’t genuine; it’s just an inquiry. The fact that you’ve asked more than once means you have other motives.”
Moral of the story: Give people the answer they want.
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ZANU PF wanted Mnangagwa to be president until 2030, but he said NO. They wanted to change the law to let him stay longer, but he refused. Some people supported him, but others said he didn't really want to leave. In the end, Mnangagwa didn't agree to the extension, even though his party wanted it.

ZANU PF Passes Resolution For Mnangagwa's Term Extension To 2030

President Emmerson Mnangagwa remains firm in his position that he will not extend his term beyond 2028, despite proposals from the ruling party’s 10 provinces to extend it to 2030.
This announcement was made at the 21st ZANU PF Annual National People’s Conference in Bulawayo, on Saturday.
ZANU PF Secretary for Legal Affairs, Patrick Chinamasa, confirmed that Mnangagwa had no desire to extend his mandate beyond the constitutional limits. Said Chinamasa:
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His Excellency’s hand was involved in the drafting of the current Constitution. He is a constitutionalist and has made it clear that he will abide by the Constitution, which limits Presidential terms. He has no intention of serving beyond 2028.
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Chinamasa said the topic of extending Mnangagwa’s term has been discussed multiple times since August 2024, with the President remaining consistent in his stance.
All provinces voted in favour of extending Mnangagwa’s term as President of Zimbabwe and First Secretary of ZANU PF until 2030.
Chinamasa explained that extending the term would require two separate amendments: one to remove the fixed presidential term from the Constitution and another to eliminate the restrictions preventing Mnangagwa from serving beyond 2028.
Chinamasa said throughout his consultations with the President, sought clarity on this matter. He said:
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I was not satisfied with the initial responses, but after repeated discussions, the President remained resolute in his position. He is committed to adhering to the Constitution and will not seek an extension beyond 2028.
I was granted a meeting in August where I raised the issue to find out what his position was. I was given an answer. I was not satisfied.
I asked again for a meeting in mid-September to seek an answer. I was given the same answer that I was given in August.
But just to be sure whether I was in the right direction, I called and asked for another meeting which His Excellency granted me which was on Tuesday and this time I had a witness, I was not alone fortunately.
I was given the same answer that I was given in August, September and Tuesday. Just before I took to the podium, I whispered in the ear of the President “Is what you told me at the three meetings still standing” and he was emphatic, it still stands.
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Chinamasa told the Conference that the President has consistently demonstrated a firm and unwavering stance on the issue of extending his term. He said:
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I must say each time I went to ask him, I got the impression that he was angry with me for raising issues where he made pronouncements locally, and while he was in the People’s Republic of China.
Given my position, I should always heed what the leadership says but I wanted to get it from the horse’s mouth.
I want to repeat what he said on Tuesday. He said he is a constitutionalist and for certain, he is one.
Furthermore, His Excellency’s hand was involved in the drafting of the current Constitution.
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However, some political observers believe Chinamasa’s statements about Mnangagwa being a constitutionalist were a calculated move after Mnangagwa noticed growing resistance to his 2030 campaign.
They argue that if Mnangagwa truly opposed the 2030 campaign, the resolution would not have been included at the conference’s conclusion, as he must approve all resolutions before they are passed and announced.
Thus, the inclusion of the resolution suggests that Mnangagwa may actually desire the extension of his term.
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President Emmerson Mnangagwa said he will not stay in power beyond 2028, even though his party wanted him to stay until 2030. He made this clear at a conference in Bulawayo. His party's legal affairs head confirmed that Mnangagwa will follow the rules and not extend his term. The topic of extending his term has been discussed since 2024, but Mnangagwa has stayed firm. Some think he actually wants to stay longer, despite what he says. Overall, Mnangagwa is sticking to the rules and will not extend his term past 2028.

I Will Not Extend My Term Beyond 2028 - Mnangagwa

Self-exiled former ZANU PF Politburo member Walter Mzembi says succession is not on the agenda for the party, contrary to speculation.
On Tuesday, October 22, ZANU PF held its 379th Ordinary Session of the Politburo, marking the beginning of the 21st ZANU PF Annual National People’s Conference.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is also the ZANU PF First Secretary, is reportedly planning to stay in power beyond 2028 when his second and final term expires.
However, some ZANU PF members, including Mnangagwa’s deputy, Vice President Chiwenga, are said to oppose extending Mnangagwa’s rule beyond current constitutional provisions.
Mzembi believes that succession is not, and will not be, on the agenda at the ZANU PF Annual National People’s Conference, but rather, Mnangagwa will succeed himself.
Posting on X this Wednesday, Mzembi said a resolution confirming an extension of Mnangagwa’s rule will be announced and celebrated with applause, singing, and dancing.
Following this, the government will be directed to amend the Constitution to include continuity clauses for the entire administration, including MPs’ tenures. Wrote Mzembi:
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Succession is not on the Agenda as anticipated by speculators who do not know how Zanu PF operates, it will not be up for Debate but will be on the Resolutions, the incumbent will succeed himself to 2030 as administrative Resolution Numero Uno, which shall be announced and received with deafening applause, singing and dancing thereafter through a directive to Government amend the Constitution which shall be cleverly done as wholesale continuity clauses for the entire administration including MPs tenures and all. A conflicted Parliament is waiting to endorse as it benefits from a minimum two-year extension after all in a 2028 gamble many, probably the majority will not come back!
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ZANU PF Party will not talk about who will take over after Mnangagwa. Mnangagwa wants to stay as president even after his term ends in 2028. Some party members disagree. A former party member, Mzembi, says there will be no debate at the conference. They will only celebrate Mnangagwa staying in power. The government will change the rules so Mnangagwa can stay longer. People in Parliament might get more time in power too. Many won't come back in 2028 because of this.

ZANU PF Will Endorse, Not Debate Extending Mnangagwa's Stay In Power - Mzembi

A covert operation to silence dissenting voices in Zimbabwe is reportedly underway amid claims that President Emmerson Mnangagwa intends to remain in power beyond 2028 when his second and final term ends.
Despite Mnangagwa’s repeated assertions that he will respect the Constitution and step down at the end of his term, <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/zimbabwes-state-security-agencies-sniff-out-political-dissidents/">NewZimbabwe.com</a> has cited high-ranking Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO), army intelligence, and police officials who claim a secretive and widespread operation is targeting outspoken individuals labelled as “political dissidents” across Zimbabwe.
The plan reportedly involves arresting and detaining key opposition figures, activists, and journalists on trumped-up charges ahead of ZANU PF’s congress in 2027. Said a source:
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This is part of an effort to stifle growing dissent ahead of crucial leadership renewal within ZANU PF at the 2027 congress, and subsequent elections in 2028.
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The source claims there is a list of prominent people who may face charges ranging from rape and murder to treason. Said the source:
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Among them are several key members of the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), a party that has been gaining significant ground in the urban and rural strongholds alike.
Former Mkoba constituency Member of Parliament Amos Chibaya who is languishing in remand prison for allegedly inciting violence is one of their targets.
Other high-profile figures targeted include Tendai Biti, the outspoken lawyer who has long been a thorn in the side of the government.
Another notable figure on the wanted list is Joana Mamombe, a young opposition MP who has faced previous arrests.
She has been vocal on issues of human rights violations and the need for political reform, is reportedly being pursued for alleged subversive activities and links to foreign funders, a claim often used by the government to crack down on activists.
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Job Sikhala, a prominent defender of civil liberties who has been arrested over sixty times, is reportedly under surveillance. Added the source:
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Several human rights lawyers and activists are also being pursued. Some are Zimbabwe’s most renowned human rights defenders.
They have reportedly been marked for arrest while defending opposition figures in court.
Authorities allege they are part of a broader network attempting to undermine State institutions, though these claims have been met with widespread scepticism.
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The report also alleges that the undercover crackdown has extended beyond Zimbabwe’s borders, particularly targeting activists in the United Kingdom (UK) who have consistently organised protests against Mnangagwa.
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Zimbabwe's president is trying to stay in power even after his term ends in 2028. He is targeting people who speak out against him, like opposition politicians and activists. Many of them may face false charges like rape or treason. The government is also going after human rights lawyers and activists who defend these dissenters. The crackdown is not just in Zimbabwe but also in the UK. The president is accused of trying to silence anyone who disagrees with him.

Zimbabwe’s State Security Agencies Target Political Dissenters In Covert Operation

President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s quest to extend his term beyond the constitutional limit in 2028 is likely to face resistance, as the military, which is the traditional political power broker in Zimbabwe is opposed such moves, reported The NewsHawks.
While Mnangagwa has repeatedly declared that he is a constitutionalist and will not seek an extension beyond 2028, critics remain skeptical of his intentions.
The NewsHawks has reported that military sources indicate Mnangagwa will be prevented from pursuing any constitutional changes aimed at prolonging his presidency, despite demands from his party, ZANU PF.
The report suggests that the military will leverage its institutional and hard power to thwart any attempts at altering the succession process. The NewsHawks quoted a military source on Friday as saying:
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The army is clear on this issue. Very very clear. The President has to serve his constitutional second term and retire in 2028.
Let’s not forget that he was not supposed to run for a second term in the first place from the military perspective.
Although publicly he seems to be in agreement that he will retire in 2028, in political circles he is speaking a different language and giving different signals, clandestinely encouraging his core supporters to push for a constitutional amendment for him to stay on until 2030.
That has no takers in the security forces beyond a few individuals who agree with that for self-interest. Even among the public, it is not a popular proposal.
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A recent report by the local think tank Zimbabwe Democracy Institute says the military will not remain a passive observer in the processes of selecting a new leader within ZANU PF and, ultimately, in the country. Reads part of the report:
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It is abundantly clear that the military has played a decisive role in Zimbabwean politics. As ZANU PF continues to grapple with a colossal succession battle, the role of the military in intra-party politics will become apparent in the decisive phase, although at this moment that role has not been shown overtly.
Due to the politico-military nexus, the military will not be an innocent bystander in the processes to select a new leader in ZANU PF and ultimately of the Republic.
It is highly likely that, as the military has done before, it will exercise veto power in the election or selection of the ZANU PF leadership.
According to the military, the office of the head of state is a straitjacket whose incumbent must meet certain attributes, particularly possessing military credentials.
The same credentials can be said to also apply to the office of ZANU PF first secretary. Thus, the successor to President Mnangagwa is likely to be a military man, not a civilian politician.
Whether it will be Vice-President Chiwenga or not is a subject of further inquiry, but the likelihood of a military man or military-backed candidate is inevitable and inescapable.
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President Emmerson Mnangagwa wants to stay president past 2028, but the army doesn't want him to. They say he must follow the constitution and step down in 2028. Even though Mnangagwa says he won't seek an extension, some people don't trust him. The army is powerful in Zimbabwe and may choose the next leader. They want someone with military experience to take over. The army might use their power to stop any changes that would let Mnangagwa stay as president for longer. The situation is still uncertain, but the military's influence is strong.

Army Roadblock For Presidential Term Extension

President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday, 02 September, reaffirmed that he will not seek an extension of his term in office when his second and final term ends in 2028.
His comments came amid calls from some members of his party, ZANU PF, to amend the Constitution to either extend his current term to 2030 or allow him to run for another five-year term.
Speaking to an audience of Zimbabwean expatriates in Beijing, China, Mnangagwa, who came to power in 2017 following a military coup, described himself as a “constitutionalist.” He said:
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If there are people you’re gossiping with saying the chief wants to extend his term, forget it, I don’t want. The people of Zimbabwe gave me a lot to plough and when I’m finished others will come and plough their own section.
So, this question of having a third term does not arise, especially under my watch, no. I’m in my second term and I already know the date I’m stepping down as president.
In 2028 I’m retiring to my home and others will come in. So, if there’re people entertaining such thoughts [third term] tell them to perish the idea, that’s not in my plans.
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In recent days, some veterans of Zimbabwe’s War of Independence have criticized those advocating for an extension of President Mnangagwa’s rule, accusing them of being motivated by selfish interests.
Mnangagwa, who will be 85 in 2028, is currently in Beijing for the China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit.
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President Emmerson Mnangagwa said he will not extend his term as president after 2028. Some people in his party wanted him to stay longer, but he said no. He wants to follow the rules. He said he will retire in 2028 and let someone else be president. Some people think it's not fair for him to stay longer. Mnangagwa, who is in China for a meeting, said he will not change his mind.

"I Don't Want," Mnangagwa Responds To Calls For Presidential Term Extension

Opposition politician Elisabeth Valerio, who was the only female presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, says many politicians in the ZANU PF-led government have betrayed the people of Zimbabwe by focusing on their re-election in 2028 instead of focusing on fulfilling the promises they made to the electorate in the run-up to the previous general elections.
Despite President Emmerson Mnangagwa twice categorically saying he will leave at the end of his constitutionally-mandated two terms in 2028, Valerio believes Zimbabweans are being taken for a ride.
Posting on X, the United Zimbabwe Alliance (UZA) president said Zimbabweans are not calling for a third term; they are demanding effective governance, protection and quality public service delivery. Wrote Valerio:
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It has just been one year since the 2023 presidential elections. We expect the government of Zimbabwe to be entirely focused on fulfilling promises made to the people.
BUT, instead – many politicians in our government are already fixated on securing their positions for the next term. This blatant disregard for the needs of the electorate is a betrayal of the trust that was placed in them.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa himself seems to have employed a strategy of reverse psychology, suggesting an intention to step down, only to be “persuaded” to stay on.
This charade is nothing more than a ploy to cling to power at all costs. We have also witnessed senior members of ZANU PF endorsing a third term for President #Mnangagwa.
This manoeuvre is not only unconstitutional – it represents a dangerous precedent. The Constitution of Zimbabwe (the supreme law of the land) unequivocally outlines the presidential term limits.
It is therefore highly troubling and unacceptable that some are seeking to undermine this Constitution, solely to serve the ambitions of a single individual.
Zimbabwe should not be held hostage by the whims of a ruling party that lacks a coherent and democratic succession plan.
The politics of power without accountability and without delivering on its mandate to the people is a grave injustice to our nation.
The citizens of Zimbabwe are NOT calling for a third term; they are demanding effective governance, protection and quality public service delivery.
The voice of the people is clear – no one is above the law, and we must never again make the mistake of allowing a dictatorship to take root in our beloved country.
As a nation, we must stand firm and united in defence of our democracy. We must ensure that political leaders are held accountable by the same laws and standards that apply to every citizen.
Zimbabwe deserves leadership that respects the rule of law, honours the will of the people, and is committed to the betterment of every Zimbabwean citizen.
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Valerio, an opposition politician in Zimbabwe, says the government is not focusing on fulfilling promises to the people but is already thinking about re-election. She believes President Mnangagwa's talk of leaving after two terms is just a trick to stay in power. Valerio says Zimbabweans want good governance, protection, and better services, not a third term for Mnangagwa. She thinks it is wrong for politicians to ignore the Constitution and try to change rules to suit their ambitions. Valerio calls for a united stand to defend democracy in Zimbabwe and hold leaders accountable.

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Tshinga Dube, a retired colonel in the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) and a member of the ZANU PF Politburo, has criticised party members who are urging President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his term beyond 2028, calling their motivations selfish.
Speaking at Lady Stanley Cemetery during the burial of liberation war hero Killion Dube, who passed away at the age of 89 on August 25 due to hypertension, Dube said it is premature to discuss ZANU PF succession.
The iconic war veteran expressed concern that such discussions could tarnish Mnangagwa’s legacy, particularly given his significant contributions to the liberation of the country and his ongoing role in its development. Said Dube (via <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200031778/be-wary-of-mnangagwas-advisers-tshinga-dube">NewsDay</a>):
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There are various opinions on the succession issue. Most of the members of the party have said he should hang on to power, but he has said that he will follow the Constitution.
We have not heard him saying he wants to cling on to power beyond his term of office but we should know that while men propose, God disposes.
We do not know what is going to happen in four years to come, even spirit mediums do not know, only God knows. Advisers are problematic, those advising him are only looking at things that benefit themselves.
We must be careful with the advice that we give to the President so that it does not benefit individuals only because we want his legacy to remain; these things can destroy his legacy after working so hard as a minister, surviving hangman’s noose and at the end of the day his legacy is destroyed like that.
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Dube said the upcoming ZANU PF conference was administrative and not an elective one.
The ZANU PF 21st National People’s Conference will be held at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) Grounds in Bulawayo from October 22 to 27, 2024.
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Tshinga Dube, a member of ZANU PF, criticized party members who want President Mnangagwa to extend his term. He said it's too early to talk about who will lead after Mnangagwa. Dube thinks these discussions can harm Mnangagwa's good work and reputation. He also warned the President's advisors could be selfish and not think about the country's best interests. Dube mentioned the upcoming ZANU PF conference is not for electing a new leader. The conference will be in Bulawayo from October 22 to 27, 2024.

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