Parliament to Choose the President Under New 2026 Constitution Plan

Cabinet has approved the controversial Constitutional Amendment Bill of 2026, a sweeping reform package that would reshape the country’s political system, electoral processes and key state institutions. “This Bill forms part of Zimbabwe’s legal evolution. It seeks to adhere to the spirit of the Constitution while refining and modernising certain provisions in response to government experience, developmental imperatives and comparative constitutional practice,” Muswere said The most far-reaching change is contained in Clause 2, which repeals Section 92 of the Constitution and introduces a parliamentary process for electing the President.

Under the proposal, the President would be chosen by Members of Parliament with a candidate required to secure a majority of votes. Where no candidate achieves an outright majority, a runoff election would be held. Seven-Year Terms for President and ParliamentClauses 3, 7 and 8 seek to extend the term of office for the President and Parliament from five to seven years.