National Assembly endorses Constitutional Amendment 2

THE controversial Constitutional Amendment Bill No 2 sailed through the National Assembly yesterday with 191 legislators voting for its passage while 22 opposed, paving way for it to be debated in Senate.

The Bill, which critics feel is meant to consolidate President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s hold on power, passed without the running mate clause, but maintained provisions which give the President unfettered powers to handpick judges as well as extend their term of office even after turning 70.

The Bill now awaits Senate approval before being signed into law.

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