Zimbabwe cabinet approves plan to extend Mnangagwa’s rule till 2030
Summary
Zimbabwe's cabinet approved a draft law to change the constitution, extending presidential terms from five to seven years. This change would let President Emmerson Mnangagwa stay in power until 2030. The draft law also suggests that the president should be chosen by parliament instead of a public vote.Key Facts
- Zimbabwe’s cabinet approved draft legislation to extend presidential terms from five to seven years.
- If passed, these changes would allow President Mnangagwa to remain in office until 2030.
- Another proposal in the draft is to have the president elected by parliament rather than by the people’s vote.
- The bill lets the president appoint 10 more senators, increasing the Senate to 90 seats.
- The justice minister stated the bill will be sent to the parliament speaker and officially published before discussion.
- Opposition figures are against these moves, saying they threaten the constitution.
- Some believe these changes should be decided by a national referendum.
- Opposition politician David Coltart suggests the ruling party may try to avoid a referendum, fearing they might lose.
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