Zim GBC News | Political Correspondent
MUTARE – In a decisive move that sets the stage for a major political and constitutional shift, ZANU-PF has formally reaffirmed its resolution to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term of office beyond 2028 to 2030, issuing a stern warning against internal opposition to the plan.
The resolution was presented by the party’s Secretary for Legal Affairs, Ziyambi Ziyambi, during the closing session of the 22nd National People’s Conference. The move comes just a day after Vice President Constantino Chiwenga delivered a speech widely interpreted as a caution against personalizing the party’s Vision 2030 agenda.
Ziyambi credited President Mnangagwa with driving the nation’s progress, stating,
“In recognition of the extensive developmental milestones and the significant socio-economic progress achieved under the leadership of the President… it is resolved that his term of office as President of the Republic of Zimbabwe be extended beyond 2028 to 2030.”
He directed the party and government to “initiate the requisite legislative amendments” to implement the resolution, ensuring “continuity, stability and the sustained transformation of the nation.”
In a pointed warning that analysts suggest was aimed at silencing internal critics, including potentially the Vice President, Ziyambi emphasized that all party members are bound by conference resolutions.
“All members of the Party are bound to observe the resolutions of the National Congress and National People’s Conference and to oppose such would be gross misconduct,” he declared.
The conference also moved to strengthen ideological control, resolving to provide “adequate resources to the Chitepo School of Ideology to cascade ideological orientation from leadership to grassroots level.”
If implemented, the extension would allow President Mnangagwa, who has publicly described himself as a “constitutionalist,” to remain in office for nearly 13 years, consolidating his rule well beyond the current constitutional and legal term limits.
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