Efforts to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s presidency beyond the constitutionally mandated two terms appear to be gathering momentum as ZANU PF provincial coordinating committees across Zimbabwe convene to endorse the proposal.
These endorsements come ahead of the upcoming ZANU PF national conference scheduled for October 22-27 in Bulawayo where resolutions from various provinces will be tabled for discussion.
Currently, Mnangagwa’s second term is set to end in 2028, a deadline he has publicly acknowledged, stating his commitment to vacate office at the end of his second five-year term.
However, recent developments suggest a significant push within the party to alter that timeline.
Key party structures, including the women’s and youth leagues, have reportedly passed resolutions advocating for the extension of his governance, citing stability and development as critical factors for the country’s future.
ZANU PF national political commissar Munyaradzi Machacha told the privately owned NewsDay on Monday that the endorsements are part of the party’s democratic processes.
He said while not all ZANU PF members might agree with the resolutions, the process “remains intact”, emphasizing the party’s commitment to internal democracy.
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