Mutodi confirms drafting motion to extend Mnangagwa rule
Zanu PF legislator says unsigned document leaked on social media

By Staff Reporter
Zanu PF lawmaker Energy Mutodi has confirmed he originated the leaked draft motion which seeks to prompt constitutional amendments aimed at extending terms of office for the president, parliament and local government representatives beyond 2028.
In the unsigned draft motion purportedly seconded by CCC legislator for Mpopoma-Mzilikazi Charles Moyo, Mutodi calls upon the justice minister “to bring before this House for its approval, a Constitutional Amendment Bill that seeks to amend Section 95(b) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe to allow the term of the President to be extended by any period not exceeding 5 years as shall be determined by Parliament”.
Mutodi’s motion also sought the enactment of a constitutional amendment bill “to allow Parliament with an overwhelming majority to decide or determine an additional period of time the President may continue to hold office at the expiry of his second term” and “to allow for the life of Parliament to be extended by such period Parliament may determine for the sake of economic development, peace building and the restructuring of government including addition and abolition of government posts.”
The document, disowned by Moyo, went viral on social media on Tuesday with questions raised over its authenticity.
In a statement, Mutodi boldly admitted to authoring it, adding that it was leaked to the public before it could be presented to parliament.
“While we confirm authenticity of the proposed draft motion, we want to reiterate that until signed by its proponents and approved by the Honourable Speaker of parliament Advocate JFN Mudenda, it remains a draft and work in progress,” said the politician.
Mutodi said “due process would be followed in accordance with the standing rules and orders and the Constitution of Zimbabwe, leading to a properly approved motion”.