Job Sikhala Rejects Mnangagwa 2030 Term Extension, Calls It Unconstitutional

[Yesha]

Zimbabwean opposition leader Job Sikhala has rejected proposed constitutional amendments aimed at extending the term of office for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to 2030, warning that the move undermines the country’s constitutional order.

According to reporting by SABC News, Sikhala said the proposed changes should be firmly resisted, describing them as a direct threat to Zimbabwe’s democracy.

The amendments, driven by the ruling ZANU-PF party, seek to extend Mnangagwa’s current term beyond the constitutionally mandated limit, which is set to end in 2028.

Sikhala argued that the push for extension represents a broader pattern of political overreach, urging citizens and democratic forces to stand against it.

“It is going to be the biggest challenge to the democratic forces in the nation on how we are going to respond to this huge provocation,” Sikhala said.

He maintained that Zimbabwe must remain governed by its constitution rather than political party resolutions, emphasizing the importance of protecting democratic principles and the rule of law.

The proposed amendments are part of wider efforts that could see presidential and parliamentary terms extended, with critics warning that such changes risk eroding electoral accountability and consolidating executive power.

Zimbabwe’s Constitution currently limits presidents to two five-year terms, making Mnangagwa ineligible to run beyond 2028 unless the law is changed.

The debate over the proposed amendments has intensified political tensions, with opposition figures, civil society groups, and legal experts raising concerns over what they describe as democratic backsliding.

Sikhala has called for vigilance and resistance, insisting that any attempt to alter the constitutional term limits must be rejected to safeguard Zimbabwe’s democratic future.

 

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