CCC Backs Controversial Constitutional Overhaul

Opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) says its parliamentary caucus has agreed to support the“spirit and intent”of Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, which proposes wide-ranging changes to the country’s political system. The announcement follows the first Cabinet meeting of 2026 chaired by President Emmerson Mnangagwa which resolved to introduce what the government has described as far-reaching constitutional reforms.

Speaking after a caucus meeting, CCC chief whipCharles Moyosaid lawmakers had taken a principled position, even though the final text of the Bill has not yet been released. “Among other issues, Cabinet resolved to initiate far-reaching amendments to the Constitution as contained in Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 of 2026.

The clause seeks to alter the life of Parliament, the term of office of the Head of State and Government, as well as the management of our elections.” Moyo said He said the party believes the proposed changes could help address long-standing political divisions. “While we await the full and final text of the Bill, in principle, we support the spirit, intent and motivation of the Bill. It correctly captures changes which are necessary for the building of national consensus, healing divisions of the past, and establishing a basis for permanent political and economic stability,” he said.

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He added that planned electoral reforms were a “welcome step”, saying they could help tackle credibility and institutional weaknesses that have dogged past elections. Moyo said that, should the Bill proceed, the political transition it envisions would need to be supported by aGovernment of National Consensuswith participation from across society. “Deliberate effort should be made to include all sectors – the church, youth, business and women’s organisations,” he said. To that end, he said CCC MPs have been instructed to return to their constituencies and working with councillors, hold ward-level meetings to explain the Bill and gather public views.

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