Support for the Constitutional Amendment Number 3 Bill is gaining momentum ahead of its anticipated presentation in Parliament, with several organisations endorsing the proposed changes as crucial for strengthening governance and accelerating national development.
With the Bill set to be tabled in the coming days, ZANU-PF affiliates and civic organisations say the reforms will enhance policy consistency and allow for uninterrupted implementation of long-term development programmes.
National Coordinator for Retired Security of Zimbabwe, Ms Maria John, said the organisation fully backs the Bill, arguing that it will allow the nation to prioritise development over frequent elections.
“As an organisation, we are fully behind the Constitutional Amendment Number 3 Bill because we cannot continue going for elections, but instead focus on developing our nation,” she said.
National Anti-Corruption Association of Zimbabwe Director, Mr Farai Kambarami, said the proposed amendments would consolidate anti-corruption efforts and reinforce existing policy initiatives.
“Constitutional Amendment Number 3 Bill is critical because the policies made by the Government are helping in the fight against corruption. This Bill must sail through,” he said.
Echoing similar sentiments, Director of National Projects, Brighton Songore, described the Bill as a pathway to continuity and sustained growth.
“Constitutional Amendment Number 3 must sail through, as it is a vehicle for development and continuity. Our President must continue with the trajectory and the momentum of building our nation,” he said.
Stakeholders also underscored the importance of policy stability, noting that extending the electoral cycle would give Government programmes sufficient time to deliver tangible results.
Deputy Director of the National Anti-Corruption Association of Zimbabwe, Alvin Makufa, said long-term interventions require continuity to achieve their intended impact.
“As an organisation, we are saying that since the inception of the Second Republic, the President is committed to fighting issues of corruption. The influx of drugs in our country, which is affecting our children, is being fought by the Government,” he said.
The Bill proposes, among other reforms, extending the country’s electoral cycle from five to seven years to strengthen continuity in national governance.
Earlier this month, nationwide public consultations were conducted, giving citizens the opportunity to express their views on the proposed changes ahead of the upcoming parliamentary debate.
