Opposition declares red line against ED life presidency

ZIMBABWE’S opposition and civic groups have warned that they are prepared to legally challenge any attempt to amend the Constitution to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term beyond the current limit.

The move comes after government officials confirmed  that a draft Constitutional Amendment Bill is ready for Cabinet and parliamentary consideration. Critics say the proposed changes are a partisan effort to extend Mnangagwa’s rule to 2030, a move they argue will violate the 2013 Constitution, undermine democracy and threaten national stability.

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