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Zimbabwe's Ruling Party to Extend Mnangagwa's Term Beyond 2028, Avoiding Referendum: State Media

Zimbabwe's Ruling Party to Extend Mnangagwa's Term Beyond 2028, Avoiding Referendum: State Media

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The Zimbabwean constitution restricts the presidency to two five-year terms, meaning Emmerson Mnangagwa's second and final term ends in 2028. 03.02.2025, Sputnik Africa

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The Zimbabwean ruling party ZANU-PF is trying to extend the term of President Emmerson Mnangagwa beyond 2028 without holding a referendum. To do this, they want to amend the constitution and postpone the elections until 2030, giving President Emmerson Mnangagwa another two years in office.This aligns with the constitution, as it does not alter the two-term limit, Godwills Masimirembwa, the Harare Provincial Chairman of ZANU PF, explained.The party's decision to extend the president's term is now being implemented through parliament, Munyaadzi Machacha, the National Political Commissar of ZANU PF, said. He emphasized that this decision is final, and anyone who disagrees should have voiced their concerns earlier at various party meetings.

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