🧵 1/5: We need to talk about something that belongs to us. Not to politicians, not to Parliament, but to every Zimbabwean: The Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 20) Act, 2013.The supreme law of the land, and it is the only thing standing between us and absolute power.
5/5: But here is the hard truth: A shield is useless if you don't know you’re carrying it. A sword is worthless if you don’t know how to swing it. If we don't understand our rights, we won't notice when they are taken from us.
🧵 1/5: We need to talk about something that belongs to us. Not to politicians, not to Parliament, but to every Zimbabwean: The Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 20) Act, 2013.The supreme law of the land, and it is the only thing standing between us and absolute power.
Any proposal that seeks to amend these without a public vote raises serious constitutional questions. It is our role as citizens to understand these safeguards and to insist that the rule of law is followed. 🇿🇼
#Zimbabwe#OurConstitution#RuleOfLaw#Section328#CivicEducation
4/5: This document is sacred because we voted for it. It came from a referendum where the people had the final say. It belongs to us. It is the leash on the powerful and the sword for the powerless.
Any proposal that seeks to amend these without a public vote raises serious constitutional questions. It is our role as citizens to understand these safeguards and to insist that the rule of law is followed. 🇿🇼
#Zimbabwe#OurConstitution#RuleOfLaw#Section328#CivicEducation
The 2013 Constitution was designed to be stable. It created 'specially entrenched' provisions—like the Bill of Rights and Presidential term limits—that cannot be changed lightly. They require a referendum because they belong to the people.
Every young voice raised against corruption contributes directly to "Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity" and ensuring state accountability. #UnitedAgainstCorruption#IACD2025