What constitutionalist? Mnangagwa’s Agenda 2030 and feigned constitutionalism

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has responded to concerns about the perilous plan to extend his term by two years to 2030 by simply making double-meaning statements proclaiming to be a “constitutionalist”.

He has at some point made more clearer remarks to the effect that after 2028 he will rest and someone else will take over. Yet that has not resolved the problem because his party and ministers still chant the “Agenda 2030” slogan and are even working on formal processes towards amending the Constitution.

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