PoliticsThe People’s Unity Party (PUP) is backing President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s potential term extension to 2030, provided there’s an inclusive government.PUP president Herbert Chamuka stated this at a Harare press conference, saying his party supports ZANU-PF’s development agenda but insists on political inclusion alongside any term extension.PUP’s Inclusive Government Agenda recognises Vision 2030 as a national development framework, but raises concerns over extending Mnangagwa’s term, set to end in 2028. “Stretching the president’s term to 2030 is not a bad idea in itself, but it must be inclusive. Opposition parties, civil society organisations, churches and citizens must be part of that process,” Chamuka said.He warned opposition parties risk irrelevance if they stay divided while ZANU-PF pushes ahead.
“Since 1980, ZANU-PF has won every election, opposition parties continue to lose because they are fragmented. When elections come, we field many candidates while ZANU-PF presents one,” he added.Chamuka believes an inclusive government would let opposition parties contribute policy ideas like improved wages, stable currency, media freedom, and economic recovery. He also claimed this could help lift international sanctions.
“If government accommodates us, sanctions can be lifted, Zimbabwe as a country is not sanctioned, individuals and the ruling party are,” he said.Chamuka criticised confrontational opposition politics, urging parties to work with the government instead of relying on Western countries. “We must not allow ourselves to be used by foreign powers, Zimbabwe has vast mineral wealth, but ordinary people are not benefiting. An inclusive government would allow us to manage our resources better.” He even suggested removing elections for a unified political arrangement, prioritising national unity.However, Mnangagwa has stated he’s a “constitutionalist” with no interest in extending his term.
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ZANU-PF internal divisions and the need for parliamentary approval and a referendum complicate the proposal.Leave a ReplyCancel reply PoliticsThe People’s Unity Party (PUP) is backing President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s potential term extension to 2030, provided there’s an inclusive government.PUP president Herbert Chamuka stated this at a Harare press conference, saying his party supports ZANU-PF’s development agenda but insists on political inclusion alongside any term extension.PUP’s Inclusive Government Agenda recognises Vision 2030 as a national development framework, but raises concerns over extending Mnangagwa’s term, set to end in 2028. ZANU-PF internal divisions and the need for parliamentary approval and a referendum complicate the proposal. The People’s Unity Party (PUP) is backing President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s potential term extension to 2030, provided there’s an inclusive government.
PUP president Herbert Chamuka stated this at a Harare press conference, saying his party supports ZANU-PF’s development agenda but insists on political inclusion alongside any term extension. PUP’s Inclusive Government Agenda recognises Vision 2030 as a national development framework, but raises concerns over extending Mnangagwa’s term, set to end in 2028. Opposition parties, civil society organisations, churches and citizens must be part of that process,” Chamuka said.
He warned opposition parties risk irrelevance if they stay divided while ZANU-PF pushes ahead. When elections come, we field many candidates while ZANU-PF presents one,” he added. Chamuka believes an inclusive government would let opposition parties contribute policy ideas like improved wages, stable currency, media freedom, and economic recovery.
“If government accommodates us, sanctions can be lifted, Zimbabwe as a country is not sanctioned, individuals and the ruling party are,” he said. Chamuka criticised confrontational opposition politics, urging parties to work with the government instead of relying on Western countries. An inclusive government would allow us to manage our resources better.” He even suggested removing elections for a unified political arrangement, prioritising national unity. However, Mnangagwa has stated he’s a “constitutionalist” with no interest in extending his term.
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