Barely days after President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Act, 2026 into law, ZANU PF Harare Province has initiated a campaign to extend his tenure beyond the previously stipulated 2030 to 2037. This move comes as the ruling party celebrates the enactment of the controversial constitutional amendment, which effectively postpones Zimbabwe’s next harmonised elections from 2028 to 2030, thereby extending the terms of the President, Members of Parliament, and councillors by two years.
Key Players Involved
- President Emmerson Mnangagwa: Current President of Zimbabwe, whose term is being sought to be extended.
- ZANU PF Harare Province: The provincial branch of the ruling party advocating for the extension.
- Godwills Masimirembwa: ZANU PF Harare Province chairperson, who stated the province would table a resolution for Mnangagwa to lead the party until 2037.
Event Timeline
- July 21, 2026: News breaks of ZANU PF Harare Province’s push to extend President Mnangagwa’s term to 2037.
- Recently: President Mnangagwa signed the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Act, 2026 into law, extending election terms to 2030.
