I am stepping down in 2028: ED

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has said he will not be persuaded by the push to extend his tenure, saying he will let Zanu PF and the country move on after 2028.

Critics say yesterday’s remarks could be a response to pushback from Zanu PF members, civil society organisations, the church and war veterans against plans to prolong Mnangagwa’s tenure.

Zimbabwe has been at a crossroads after a section of the ruling party launched a campaign for constitutional amendments to facilitate the extension of Mnangagwa’s term by two years to 2030.

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