President Mnangagwa, 83, is currently meant to step down in 2028 after serving two five-year terms.
President Mnangagwa, 83, is currently meant to step down in 2028 after serving two five-year terms.
Share
Save
Zimbabwe’s cabinet backed draft legislation that would change the constitution to extend presidential terms from five years to seven, allowing President Emmerson Mnangagwa to stay in office until 2030.
Other proposed changes in the bill presented to the cabinet on Tuesday include a provision that the president be elected by parliament rather than through a direct popular vote.
President Mnangagwa's term in office is due to end in 2028 but a bill could open the way for him to extend that time.
Mnangagwa allies push for a term extension to 2030 as ZANU-PF factions split and opposition promises a legal fight.
HARARE: Leading Zimbabwe opposition figures accused the government Wednesday of a constitutional “coup” after the cabinet…
Emmerson Mnangagwa plans to amend constitution to extend tenure to 2030 — and possibly beyond
"If the people want me to have a third term, I will accept," Tshisekedi says, with him due to step down in 2028.
HARARE: Zimbabwe on Monday began releasing nearly 4,000 inmates who were granted presidential amnesty in a bid to ease…
