The ruling ZANU PF party has hailed the leadership of its First Secretary and President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, following the overwhelming support for the Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Bill in the National Assembly this week.
The Bill, which seeks to amend several constitutional provisions, including extending the electoral cycle for the President, Parliament and local authorities from five to seven years, received significant backing during parliamentary debate.
ZANU PF spokesperson Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa said the strong support for the Bill reflects public confidence in President Mnangagwa’s leadership and the Government’s development agenda.
“Our people supported the continuation of the President’s term. The position was supported by almost all Zimbabweans who participated in the process. There was so much enthusiasm about the process. Consultations went very well, and even in Parliament there was overwhelming participation, with legislators prepared to debate throughout the night,” he said.
Ambassador Mutsvangwa said the parliamentary debate demonstrated broad support for the proposed constitutional amendments, which he linked to the progress made under President Mnangagwa’s administration since 2017.
“The confidence that the people have in President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s leadership is clear. In a short space of time, the President has transformed the country. Economic indicators released by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe point to a growing economy, while improvements in food security and infrastructure development are visible across the country,” he said.
He added that Zimbabwe had made significant strides in agriculture, mining and industrial development, positioning itself to attract increased foreign direct investment and take advantage of opportunities in critical minerals such as lithium.
“We have done well under President Mnangagwa. The granaries are full and the country is food secure. We are now looking towards exports and greater participation in international markets. Investors are showing increased interest in Zimbabwe, particularly in the mining sector, where lithium has become one of the most sought-after minerals globally,” he said.
Ambassador Mutsvangwa also dismissed social media speculation regarding alternative political ambitions within the ruling party, saying such narratives were not representative of official party positions.
“We have seen some social media posts propping up three or four individuals. That is not how business is conducted in the ruling party. I do not want to dignify such posts because they fall outside our official communication channels. Those with ambitions should keep them to themselves and allow the nation to focus on development,” he said.
The Constitutional Amendment Bill No.3 proposes several changes to the Constitution, including extending the electoral cycle from five to seven years. The Bill now proceeds through the legislative process as Parliament continues deliberations on the proposed amendments.
