Provincial chairpersons from Zimbabwe’s 10 provinces under the ZANU PF banner plan to push for a constitutional amendment that would enable President Mnangagwa to remain in office beyond the two-term limit established by the current constitution.
This move is aimed at allowing him to complete the Vision 2030 goal of transforming Zimbabwe into an upper-middle-income economy.
This was announced by Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe, who also serves as the ZANU PF provincial chairman for Mashonaland East.
Minister Garwe spoke during the commissioning of Murerekwa Clinic in Zaka, where he also unveiled a US$400,000 fire tender, over 30 motorcycles, and service vehicles for the local council, all procured using devolution funds.
Earlier, the minister inaugurated the Pambudzi Conference Centre at Nyika Growth Point in Bikita, a project costing US$270,000 and constructed by the Bikita Rural District Council. The center, with a capacity of 300 people, is expected to generate revenue for the council through events like conferences and weddings.
Additionally, Garwe commissioned a US$400,000 fire tender for Bikita Rural District Council along with 42 motorcycles for councillors, also funded through devolution resources.
According to Minister Garwe, the tangible benefits of the devolution program initiated by President Mnangagwa’s administration demonstrate the President’s vision to lead Zimbabwe toward prosperity by 2030.
Speaking as one of the ruling party’s provincial chairpersons, Garwe stated that they intend to advocate at the upcoming ZANU PF Annual National People’s Conference in Mutare for a resolution to amend the constitution. The aim is to enable President Mnangagwa to continue serving beyond 2028 and see through the Vision 2030 agenda.
“When we convene at the conference, my fellow provincial chairpersons and I will call for the enforcement of resolution number 1 from last year, which supports President Mnangagwa’s continuation as both the ruling party’s First Secretary and the country’s President until the Vision 2030 goals are achieved,” said Garwe.
He stressed that the President’s commitment as a constitutionalist means the necessary constitutional adjustments should be made to legitimize his extended tenure.
Minister Garwe described Vision 2030 as unstoppable under President Mnangagwa’s leadership, stating:
“We will express at the October conference that we want the President to remain in office, leading this nation until 2030. He must firmly retain his roles as ZANU PF First Secretary and Zimbabwe’s President.”
Garwe argued that President Mnangagwa deserves the extension to continue steering the country’s transformative development, aligning with his principle of “leaving no one and no place behind.”
He also referenced challenges that delayed the President’s agenda, such as Cyclone Idai in 2019 and the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced the government to divert approximately US$750 million from development projects to disaster response.
“The constitution must be amended to accommodate the President’s continued governance within the framework of the supreme law,” Garwe said, emphasizing that constitutional reforms reflect the evolving aspirations of Zimbabweans.
He noted that the constitution is a product of the people and can be changed by the same people.
The Minister praised the devolution program for its impact on rural development, noting it has brought vital services—like fire tenders previously limited to urban areas—to the countryside, fulfilling the President’s vision of inclusive progress.
Regarding the motorcycles procured by Bikita and Zaka Rural District Councils, Garwe highlighted their role in enhancing service delivery by enabling councillors to reach remote communities.
He challenged councillors to be actively visible and responsive to grassroots needs as they serve as the critical link between citizens and government.
Garwe also commended the completion of Murerekwa Clinic, which is fully equipped with medication and features a mother’s waiting shelter, maternity and outpatient wings, signaling concrete progress towards Vision 2030.
Council Chairperson Thomas Mataga of Bikita expressed optimism that the Pambudzi Conference Centre will expand the local council’s revenue base, supporting socioeconomic development throughout the district.
At both events, Minister of State for Masvingo Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Ezra Chadzamira, praised President Mnangagwa for conceptualizing devolution, which has significantly transformed rural sectors such as health, education, and social services.
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SOURCE- HERALD
