A group of six liberation war veterans has issued a stringent 72-hour ultimatum to the Parliament of Zimbabwe, demanding an immediate halt to the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3). The veterans accuse the leadership of both the National Assembly and the Senate of pushing through a controversial legislative amendment.
The contentious Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, initially gazetted in February 2026, seeks to extend the terms of both the President and Members of Parliament from the current five years to seven years. Critics argue that this move is primarily designed to allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in power until 2030 without facing an election.
Key Players Involved
- Liberation War Veterans: Issued the 72-hour ultimatum to Parliament.
- Parliament of Zimbabwe: Recipient of the ultimatum, currently considering CAB3.
- President Emmerson Mnangagwa: The proposed beneficiary of the term extension under CAB3.
Event Timeline
- February 2026: Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3) was gazetted.
- June 29, 2026 (Morning): War veterans issued a 72-hour ultimatum to Parliament.
