Fellow Zimbabweans, Sons and Daughters of the Soil,I come before you today not as a politician, but as a soldier who has dedicated his entire adult life to the defence and sovereignty of this great Republic.
For over four decades, I stood on the frontlines from the liberation struggle to the building of our nation’s security architecture always guided by one unshakable principle the Constitution is the sacred covenant between the people and their leaders.
It is not optional. It is not negotiable. It is the very foundation upon which our independence was built. Today, I speak with deep concern and unambiguous resolve against those who are shamelessly abusing public office, undermining our Constitution, and aggressively pushing the controversial CAB3 madness agenda. Let that sink in.
To every Cabinet Minister, permanent secretary, advisor, legislator, or state functionary involved in this dangerous enterprise hear me loud and clear There will be no fine.
There will be no community service.
There will be no suspended sentence.
There will be no early release for good behaviour.
If you proceed to violate the Constitution through CAB3, you will find yourself at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison, serving a minimum of 10 years to a maximum of 20 years behind those cold walls.
Non-negotiable.Let me explain why this must be so.The Constitution of Zimbabwe is not a mere legal document drafted for academic debate. It is the hard-won product of the blood, sweat, and sacrifices of millions of Zimbabweans. It enshrines the principles of democracy, rule of law, separation of powers, and protection of fundamental rights.
When you tamper with it for narrow political expediency, when you push CAB3 through manipulation, intimidation, or abuse of state institutions, you are not just breaking a law you are betraying the very soul of the nation.
I have watched with growing alarm as some among us treat governance like a personal chessboard. They believe that power is permanent, that institutions exist to serve individuals rather than the people, and that the Constitution can be bent, twisted, or ignored whenever it becomes inconvenient.
History has taught us from ancient empires to modern failed states that such arrogance always ends in tears. Zimbabwe will not be another casualty. To the CAB3 pushers specifically Do not hide behind technicalities. Do not claim “national interest” when your real interest is self-preservation and the extension of unchecked power.
The people see through the rhetoric. They remember the empty promises of the past. They remember how previous constitutional manipulations only deepened poverty, division, and emigration. Enough is enough.
The Constitution demands accountability. It demands that public office be exercised with transparency and humility. Violating it is not a “political game.” It is not “how things are done.” It is a serious offence against the Republic itself.
Those who orchestrate such violations must face the full weight of justice not tomorrow, but when the institutions are finally allowed to function without fear or favour.I call upon all serving members of the security services, the judiciary, the civil service, and patriotic citizens.
Do not allow yourselves to be used as tools for constitutional violations. Your oath is to the Constitution, not to individuals. Your legacy will be judged by whether you stood on the side of legality and justice or became accomplices to its destruction.
To the youth of Zimbabwe the future belongs to you. Do not be deceived by short-term benefits or political patronage. Demand
constitutionalism. Demand leaders who respect term limits, who fear the law, and who put service above self.
Your generation has the power to break the cycle of impunity. To the churches, civil society, traditional leaders, and all peace-loving Zimbabweans: This is not a time for silence. Raise your voices. Document every abuse. Hold those in power to account.
The Parliament tells you only 3000 rejected yet there is this. What happened to all the hundreds of thousands of emails?? Referendum is I want to see the 99.7%.
@mamomurozvi@nelsonchamisa I am not the masses neither are you ,Dictatorship thrives due to lack of systems. As Africans we need a century just master the system. The reason why Emmerson is busy changing the system
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What l don’t understand about the CAB 3 bill and ZANU in general is , saka hamuna umwe pachenyu horight anogona kuita implement zvikuda kupedziswa zvacho na ED here.Iye ega ndiye anozvi gona 😂
IT WAS ALL ABOUT ED POWER GAMES…ED worked with Tshabangu to engineer illegal recalls that ultimately handed ZANU-PF a fraudulent two-thirds parliamentary majority, in clear violation of both the law and democratic principles.
Unfortunately, when the recalls began, many failed to recognize that this was part of a long-planned strategy orchestrated by ED. It was never about the claims that the CCC lacked a constitution or formal structures. In Zimbabwe you can not submit party candidates to ZEC without a party constitution. Parliament and Mudenda were in possession of CCC constitution but chose to ignore it on instructions from his Zpf Boss. Those no constitution and nil structures narratives were merely a smokescreen.
Some individuals, driven by their disagreements with Nelson Chamisa, celebrated the recalls, unaware that they were in fact celebrating the erosion of democracy and the weakening of our nation. The foundation for the current constitutional amendment agenda was laid in 2023 through those engineered and unlawful recalls.
However, all is not lost. The real struggle lies ahead. The task before us is to continue fighting for a Citizens' Government—one that reflects the true will and aspirations of the people of Zimbabwe. The future of our country depends on the determination of its citizens to defend voice, agency and fundamental rights .