Chadzamira Warns Zanu PF Members Opposing Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3

Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Masvingo Province, Ezra Chadzamira, has issued a stern warning to ruling party members opposed to Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3), saying there will be consequences once the legislative process is concluded. Addressing a ZANU PF Provincial Inter-District Meeting at Clovelly in Masvingo on Saturday, Chadzamira said party leadership was fully aware of activities by legislators and councillors allegedly working against the proposed constitutional amendments.

He claimed that both he and the Minister of State for National Security, Lovemore Matuke, had access to reports detailing political activities taking place within the party, including meetings allegedly being held to oppose the Bill. Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 has generated significant debate across Zimbabwe. Supporters argue it is intended to improve governance structures, while critics contend that some of its provisions could fundamentally alter the country's constitutional framework.

Among the controversial proposals are measures that critics say could extend the tenure of elected officials beyond current constitutional limits. Legal experts and civil society groups have questioned whether certain provisions can be implemented without a national referendum. Speaking to party members, Chadzamira accused some officials of publicly supporting party positions while privately participating in meetings aimed at undermining the amendment process.

He urged party members to avoid attending unofficial gatherings and instead participate only in meetings sanctioned by recognised party structures.

"I urge you to avoid these secret meetings and remain loyal to the party's official programmes. Once this process is completed, there will be consequences for those who have been working against it," Chadzamira said.

The minister further claimed that security and party structures were closely monitoring political developments and activities within the province.

In defending the proposed constitutional amendments, Chadzamira argued that developing countries often require longer policy implementation periods to achieve economic transformation and infrastructure development. He said nations with mature economies and established institutions can more easily accommodate frequent leadership transitions because their systems are already well developed.

"Zimbabwe remains a developing nation and requires continuity to complete major development programmes. Countries with stronger economies and established systems can afford more frequent leadership changes because their institutions are already firmly established," he said.

The remarks come amid growing political debate over Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, which recently passed through the National Assembly and is expected to be considered by the Senate.

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