Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa
By Thabo Mosia
Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declined an offer from his party, ZANU-PF, to extend his presidency until 2030, reaffirming his commitment to the constitutional two-term limit. This statement came during the 21st ZANU-PF National Conference in Bulawayo, where senior party officials had suggested amending the constitution to allow Mnangagwa to remain in power beyond 2028. ZANU-PF’s Legal Secretary, Patrick Chinamasa, confirmed that despite support from some party factions, Mnangagwa has no intention of pursuing a third term, stating, “The President has repeatedly emphasized that he is a constitutionalist.”
Mnangagwa’s stance comes amid internal debates within ZANU-PF, with certain party members lobbying for the “ED 2030” campaign, which advocates extending his rule. ZANU-PF officials from provinces like Masvingo had pushed for this extension, suggesting potential constitutional amendments to lift the two-term cap. However, any such change would require both a two-thirds majority in parliament and possibly a national referendum, a complex legal and political hurdle that has intensified internal discussions about succession plans and the future leadership of ZANU-PF.
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, seen as a potential successor, has reportedly opposed the “ED 2030” campaign, stressing unity and respect for the constitution. Mnangagwa’s public affirmation of the two-term limit seeks to ease tensions and assert his commitment to constitutional governance, countering speculation that he might seek to emulate his predecessor, Robert Mugabe, who remained in power for nearly four decades until he was ousted in a military-backed coup in 2017.
The conference concluded with Mnangagwa reiterating the importance of adhering to constitutional principles while urging ZANU-PF to focus on Zimbabwe’s development goals, particularly the Vision 2030 agenda aimed at industrialisation and economic growth. Mnangagwa’s stance has been met with a mix of reactions, with some analysts suggesting it could strengthen Zimbabwe’s democratic institutions, while others remain sceptical, pointing to previous instances where constitutional norms were amended to favour the ruling party’s agenda .
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