By Staff Reporter
The Zanu PF Department of Legal Affairs its advancing efforts to implement Resolution Number One, which seeks to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s tenure to 2030.
The party is set to engage in consultations to determine the best approach to amending the national Constitution.
This was disclosed by Zanu PF Secretary for Legal Affairs in the Politburo, Patrick Chinamasa, during the Manicaland Provincial Co-ordinating Committee meeting in Mutare yesterday.
Chinamasa explained that the process will involve collaboration with key party structures, including the Politburo and the Central Committee. If the proposal is approved, Zanu PF will direct the Government to amend the Constitution through Parliament.
“Let me address you regarding Resolution Number One, adopted at the national conference in Bulawayo last year. Those present will recall my statement that the President intended to remain in office until 2028, a stance he has reiterated recently. The question now arises—why do we wish to extend his term until 2030? Our rationale is that his leadership has been beneficial for the country, and we want him to complete the developmental initiatives he has undertaken,” said Chinamasa.
He emphasised that the party intends to persuade President Mnangagwa to accept the request for an extended term.
“If we unite and speak with one voice, his acceptance will be in our favour. The party has tasked me, as the Secretary for Legal Affairs, with implementing this resolution.
I will consult stakeholders to determine the best approach, which involves amending the national Constitution. Once we have a clear plan—including consultations with the Politburo and Central Committee—and if the Central Committee approves, we will instruct the Government to amend the Constitution through Parliament,” Chinamasa added
