A question to the African Union and the United Nations: are you aware of what President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who once proudly described himself as a constitutionalist, is doing to Zimbabwe's Constitution?
When he assumed office in 2017, Mnangagwa publicly pledged to uphold and defend the Constitution of Zimbabwe. Yet today, Zimbabwe is witnessing proposals that critics argue could alter constitutional provisions in ways that extend his stay in power beyond the current constitutional timeline.
The international community must pay close attention. Constitutionalism is not about speeches and slogans; it is about respecting the supreme law of the land, even when it limits those in power. If constitutional rules can be changed for political convenience, then the promise of constitutional democracy is placed at risk.
Zimbabweans deserve institutions that protect the Constitution, not leaders who reshape it to suit their political ambitions.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's governance record can be judged by the realities facing ordinary Zimbabweans ie persistent economic instability, no currency, high unemployment, deteriorating public services, and widespread corruption allegations. Despite repeated promises of reform and prosperity, many citizens continue to struggle with poverty, unreliable infrastructure, and limited opportunities. The failure to deliver sustainable economic growth, strengthen democratic institutions, and improve living standards has led many critics to rate his administration poorly, arguing that Zimbabwe has regressed rather than progressed during his tenure in office.