Zanu PF national political commissar Munyaradzi Machacha told NewsDay yesterday that the move to extend President Mnangagwa’s term was part of the party’s democratic processes.
“Isn’t this is what you term democracy. If we keep quiet
then you will say there is no democracy. And if others speak you question them.
So here it’s the people who are talking and the President listens to the wishes
of his people, ndozviripo.
“The people are very much aware of the Constitution, but
they also desire the continuation of his leadership. So it’s now up to him to
make the final decision. But just know that democracy doesn’t please everyone,
but that’s democracy at work.”
The resolutions have, however, sparked widespread debate
with political analysts saying they undermine the country’s Constitution and
set a dangerous precedent for future leaders.
Earlier last week, Zanu PF apparatchiks were reported to be
pushing for the mutilation of the Constitution to facilitate the extension of
Mnangagwa’s tenure beyond the constitutionally-mandated five-year two-term
limit which ends in 2028.
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