Mwonzora says no loophole in Constitution for Zanu PF to extend Mnangagwa’s Term

MDC leader, Douglas Mwonzora, has ruled out any possibility of President Emmerson Mnangagwa legally extending his presidential term beyond 2028, insisting that Zimbabwe’s Constitution “was competently drafted to block any manipulation or loophole” by Zanu PF.

Responding to questions from journalists in Bulawayo on Wednesday, Mwonzora, who participated in the Constitution-making process under the Government of National Unity (GNU) as one of the MDC negotiators in 2009, said Zanu PF would need to call for a referendum to extend presidential term limits, a move he believes the ruling party “fears” because Zimbabweans would “vote no.”

“There is absolutely no loophole in the constitution that Zanu PF can manipulate to amend the constitution and extend term length as they made sure to cover any tracks. Any amendment of such requires a referendum which Zanu is afraid of because people will vote no for an extension in office,” Mwonzora said.

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