Explore the critical debate surrounding Zimbabwe's Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, which questions the validity of direct presidential elections versus a parliamentary system.. In Picture: Kelvin Jakachira
As the debate on Zimbabwe's Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3) continues and heads to parliament following the recently concluded parliamentary public consultation process, one of the key issues is whether the country should maintain a direct presidential election model or shift to a parliamentary system where the president is elected by the legislature.
This discussion extends beyond the question of whether a referendum should be held or whether parliament has the legal authority to make constitutional amendments.
It now revolves around engaging with the reality of the situation, whether right or wrong in terms of process.
The purpose of the debate should not be to win an argument but to shed light and insight on public discourse, helping the people, voters, and legislators make informed and better decisions throughout the process.
