Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa: Hints at Extended Tenure Post-CAB3 Amendment

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has hinted at staying in power beyond 2030, declaring that he will "still be around" in nine years. His remarks come barely a month after his second and final term in office was extended from 2028 to 2030 following the passage of Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3). Mnangagwa was speaking at the ongoing Sanganai/Hlanganani Zimbabwe World Tourism Expo being hosted in Masvingo. "So when we come back after nine years, having hosted this event in other provinces, you will then give me an update of what you have planned. Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn "I will still be around; I do not know about you," said Mnangagwa, drawing wild applause and laughter from the audience. CAB3 started in similar fashion in Masvingo before culminating in constitutional changes that extended the presidential and parliamentary terms from five to seven years, effectively allowing Mnangagwa to remain in office until 2030 without facing an election in 2028. Commenting on Mnangagwa's remarks, the Children of Zimbabwe War Veterans Association (COZWVA), an organisation associated with Zanu PF, said the President was not only serious but could be signalling an intention to remain in power until 2037. "President Mnangagwa's remarks today in Masvingo, though delivered in a humorous manner, serve as a highly strategic 'signal' that should not be underestimated, hinting at a political timeline extending beyond Vision 2030 to 2037. "Take note, he announced this in Masvingo Province," said COZWVA. Calls for Mnangagwa to remain in power, which were later pushed through despite calls for a referendum, also originated in Masvingo, his home province. If Mnangagwa remains in power until 2035, he would have been in office for 18 years, eight years beyond the 10 years initially agreed for his presidency. Read the original article on New Zimbabwe . AllAfrica publishes around 600 reports a day from more than 90 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals , representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct. Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica . To address comments or complaints, please Contact us . AllAfrica is a voice of, by and about Africa - aggregating, producing and distributing 600 news and information items daily from over 90 African news organizations and our own reporters to an African and global public. We operate from Cape Town, Dakar, Abuja, Johannesburg, Nairobi and Washington DC. Get the latest in African news delivered straight to your inbox By submitting above, you agree to our privacy policy . We need to confirm your email address. To complete the process, please follow the instructions in the email we just sent you. There was a problem processing your submission. Please try again later.