ERC slams proposed constitutional amendments

THE Election Resource Centre (ERC) has criticised the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill that seeks to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term by two years and change the way in which the country elects its leader. 

Under the proposal, the President would no longer be elected directly by Zimbabweans but responsibility will fall on the shoulders of lawmakers.  

The presidential term would be increased from five to seven years, with proponents arguing this would “eliminate election mode toxicity and allow sufficient time for project implementation while promoting stability.” 

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