Chinamasa Outlines ZANU PF’s Plan To Extend Mnangagwa’s Presidency

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
since
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
desire
him
to
complete
the
developmental
initiatives
he
has
undertaken.

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.

As
for
the
President’s
decision,
do
not
concern
yourselves
with
whether
he
accepts
or
declines.
That
is
his
prerogative.

If
the
resolution
is
passed
and
the
Constitution
is
amended,
it
will
be
up
to
him
to
decide.
We
will
not
be
involved,
and
I
doubt
he
will
consult
us.
If
he
does,
we
will
be
fortunate.

He
also
urged
party
members
to
uphold
discipline
and
avoid
using
social
media
to
undermine
the
party
leadership,
warning
that
any
rogue
elements
would
be
expelled.