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Mutodi Confirms Leaked Draft Constitutional Bill To Move 2028 Elections To 2033

1 month agoThu, 16 Jan 2025 11:41:49 GMT
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Mutodi Confirms Leaked Draft Constitutional Bill To Move 2028 Elections To 2033

Bikita South MP Energy Mutodi (ZANU PF) has confirmed the authenticity of a leaked draft Constitution Bill that is being worked on for introduction to Parliament.

The controversial draft bill seeks to use parliament to amend the constitution and postpone the 2028 general elections by up to five years, that is, up to 2033.

The bill seeks to extend Mnangagwa’s rule by two years beyond his current second term constitutional limit, which is set to expire in 2028.

In a statement, Mutodi acknowledged the leaked document and said it remains a draft that is still being developed. He said:

It has come to our attention that a proposed motion on Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government term limits has been untimely leaked to the media.

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While we confirm authenticity of the contents of the proposed draft motion, we want to reiterate that until signed by its proponents and approved by the Honourable Speaker of Parliament Advocate JFN Mudenda, it remains a draft and work in progress.

We understand the leak due to a number of online exchanges between Honourable Members of the draft motion in its formative stages.

However, on my own behalf and on behalf of the interested Honourable Members, I wish to categorically state that due process will be followed in accordance with the Standing Rules and Orders and the Constitution of Zimbabwe, leading to a properly approved motion.

Below is the leaked document that Mutodi confirmed to be authentic:

Motion on Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government Term Limits

NOTING that Section 95(2)(b)of the Constitution of Zimbabwe provides for a term of the President to be five (5)years running alongside the life of Parliament;

NOTING that Section 91(2) of the constitution of Zimbabwe sets only two (2) terms for the President to hold office in Zimbabwe;

NOTING that Section 143(1)and Section 277(1)(a) set a five-year term for the life of Parliament  and LocalAuthority Representatives respectively which run concurrently with the term of the president;

FURTHER noting that Section328(7) of the Constitution creates disability for elected officials of the government to benefit from term limit extensions;

AND further noting that Section 328(6)(a) and (8) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe requires that a referendum be held for Constitutional amendments affecting term limits and that separate referendums be held for amendments to Sections 328(6) and (7);

CONCERNED that the aforementioned constitutional provisions do not meet the current aspirations of the people of Zimbabwe who would like to see the current national development trajectory continue under the leadership of His Excellency PresidentEmmerson DambudzoMnangagwa;

FURTHER concerned that the Zimbabwe political landscape has been plagued by toxicity and polarization, which call for a comprehensive electoral reform process, dialogue and consensus by all the people of Zimbabwe;

RECOGNIZING efforts made by President Emmerson Mnangagwa to engage with all political players through the Political Actors Dialogue (POLAD), Churches and other interested parties in charting a development-oriented, peaceful and prosperous nation of Zimbabwe in addition to His Excellency’s inspirational philosophy “NYIKAINOVAKWANEVENE VAYO”;

CONSIDERING that political leaders from across the political divide represented in Parliament agree that now is the time to heal, unite and create a formidable foundation for our democracy.

NOW THEREFORE calls upon the Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs to bring before this House for its approval, a ConstitutionalAmendment Bill that seeks to amend:

(a) Section 95(b) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe to allow the term of the President to be extended by any period not exceeding 5 years as shall be determined by Parliament.

(b) Section 91(2) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe to allow Parliament with an overwhelming majority to decide or determine an additional period of time the President may continue to hold office at the expiry of his or her second term.

(c) Section 143 (1) and 158(1)(a) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe to allow for the life of Parliament to be extended by such period Parliament may determine for the sake of economic development, peacebuilding and the restructuring of government including addition and abolition of government posts.

(d) Section 328 (7) to remove any disability to continue to hold office the Constitution has cast upon office bearers in elected positions whenever a term extension is introduced.

MOVER OF MOTION……………………………………HON DR. ENERGY MUTODI (MP)

SECONDED BY……………………………………………….HON CHARLES MOYO (MP)

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41 Comments

Anonymous · 1 month ago
I once said it kuti Parliament will support this because it extends their tenure as well. In 2031 we will have a Bill to amend the Constitution to create a Life President. Watch this space. Apa maresults edebate on the Bill atovepo so are results of the referendum. Zimbabwe woyeeee.
Anonymous · 1 month ago
TSHONAS ARE THE WORST TWO LEGGED CREATURES, I'VE EVER MET ON PLANET EARTH. NOW WHAT US ALL THIS? EISH, BATHOOOO. RE MO MATATENG!!!
Anonymous · 1 month ago
Amending a whole nations Constitution, just because of ONE MAN, in a country of 15 million people!!!!! Zimbabwe is a shiiit country indeed. No wonder it's citizens have been running away from the SHIIIIT since 2000.
Bvoricho Bvoricho · 1 month ago
Vanoziva kuti vanorakashwa ne mukomana ndosaka voda kuzvigadza 😂😂😂
Nhare · 1 month ago
These are the results when you worship these Leaders and treat them as if they are immortal, they are being grand worshiped by those who benefit from the system, enriching themselves while the masses are starving.
WORST · 1 month ago
Ivo vakavhoteravo uyo mufana uyo kuti aite MP makakwana here shuwa vanhu imi vekumusha kwangu.
👍 · 1 month ago
asifuni bubhulu sesidiniwe thina labulala ilizwe 44years ago selifuna ukuliqedisa sure alilanhloni ngani Lina maxhegu leave the born free to rule alisuthi linjani
lalala · 1 month ago
Ed is afraid of Tyson and other guys vari ku exile,he knows kty akabva pachigaro they come after him zvichanakidza hazvo
Kufaldino · 1 month ago
Ummmm willl mwari ndiye anoronga nekugadza vanhu
Gegeja · 1 month ago
- *Lack of Confidence in Winning Future Elections*: If the opposition leader feels that their party is unlikely to win in the next election or cannot defeat the ruling party even if the term limit is not extended, they may support the ruling party's move as a way to ensure that they are part of the political process in some capacity. - *Lack of Unity in the Opposition*: In cases where the opposition is divided, the leader might support the ruling party’s move to avoid alienating factions within their own party or to unite the opposition around a more manageable goal. The leader might believe that cooperating with the ruling party is the best way to maintain their position of influence.
Putin · 1 month ago
let them try, drones will rain in their homes we have their addresses, they will regret this, no sellout will be left out
Scara · 1 month ago
Why extend any term limits? The sitting Legislature/Parliament must do it's 2 terms and go. We were made to believe that Mugabe was such a great leader that we couldn't do without him. But he is no longer there and we are still here with all our troubles. The incumbent are also struggling to kerp the nation's head above the water. It's also now being said we can't do without the present leadership but that's not true. Let others come in when the current leadership's term ends. Let's stick to constitutionalism. It's not right to have a culture where leaders come in and extend their term limits. It's just bad for our Chimurenga revolution.
Antman · 1 month ago
They are admitting that only ED is competent the rest just loads of useless MPs who want money
dck · 1 month ago
uyo Charles Moyo ndeweCCC Chabanguka uyo akaseconder bill
Nzombe · 1 month ago
Zviri munhau or new ziana kkk
Anonymous · 1 month ago
Now a genuine people's coup is in the pipeline.....
PEACE IN THE WORLD · 1 month ago
Lets pray for God to reliberate our country,
Account Holder · 1 month ago
Jenerari is playing low,I know he won't allow that to happen
Mass yaramba · 1 month ago
To hell,mhomho ichiyaura nenhamo mukutofunga kuExtender term zvamaiita kuna Mugabe,gore racho musango tiri kuzopinda
ED Lite · 1 month ago
nekuti kangoma karirisi ndiko kaparuki uye kunonyanyosviba kana kwakuda kuchena naizvozvo kushata kwazvo ndiko kunaka kwazvo
I · 1 month ago
Zimbabwe is a demon-cracy it seems satan is hell bent on inflicting as much suffering on the innocent masses for as long as possible through his demon possessed followers in the form of Zanu pf.... Zimbabweans be vigilant and be prayerfull.... good over evil eventually light will prevail
Sir African · 1 month ago
Do not be afraid we will deal with him just as we dealt with Mugabe.His political carrier will come down crashing.No one likes Mnangagwa. He is committing political suicide.Zimbabeans pretend to like him because they get handouts from his party but they will not risk zn extended stay in office.
Anonymous · 1 month ago
Chiwenga ari Zii zvake hake. Ndinomufarira hangu Chiwenga.
kkkkk · 1 month ago
ndoakaipa moyo manje honai yaari kuita former wife
Anonymous · 1 month ago
These MPs are swpwnswnr on Mnangagwa for their positions. They are afraid of contesting the next elections because they know that they are not worthy it.
mwenewazvo · 1 month ago
zvichanakidza nazvo regai muone
Blessed Unity Mandende · 1 month ago
Mnangagwa is a dictator.
kkkkk · 1 month ago
zvakaita zvakakwana pa coup apo,iye zvino zvasiyana muchapa mhanya
kkkkk · 1 month ago
pachamhanywa hapo mirai muone mbavha chichatiza dzega
ㄒ|几ㄒ|几 · 1 month ago
тнє ℓєѕѕση ιѕ ѕιмρℓє...ηєνєя ѕυρρσят α ¢συρ...ηєνєя ѕι∂є ωιтн υη¢σηѕтιтυтισηαℓ єℓємєηтѕ 😕
G40 · 1 month ago
Kkk
Bob · 1 month ago
kkkkk Aiwa kuwakabva kana wakaiswa pachigaro nevanhu uchabviswa nevanhu,kana wakaiswa nechitsotsi uchabviswa nechitsotsi,kuchenjera kuchenjera hayo tsuro haikwire mumuti ,panorwa mikono nhamo neyehuswa kutsokodzerwa regai tione kuti akachenjera ndiyani uye mwari ane mhinduro nevana veZimbabwe ndataurisa
hwakwata · 1 month ago
People don't learn. It's going to end the same way. Just like Mugabe
Me · 1 month ago
Live by the knife, you die by the knife. Arikusimbiswa nanaChivhayo, Scott, Tageirei

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