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Zimbabwe’s ruling party, ZANU-PF, has started holding nationwide “thank you” rallies to celebrate the passing of Constitution Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3), using the gatherings to appreciate supporters who backed the constitutional changes.
The rallies are being held across the country’s 10 provinces, with senior ZANU-PF officials addressing party supporters on the significance of the amendment and what the party says are its benefits for Zimbabwe’s governance system.
CAB3 was passed by Parliament after months of debate and later signed into law by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, becoming part of Zimbabwe’s Constitution.
ZANU-PF has described the amendment as a major step towards improving governance, strengthening state institutions and supporting national development. Party leaders have praised their members and supporters for standing behind the reforms throughout the legislative process.
The celebrations, however, come after a period of intense political debate, with opposition parties, civil society organisations and some church groups raising concerns over the possible impact of some of the changes.
Critics argued that certain provisions could weaken democratic checks and balances, particularly changes linked to elected officials’ terms and the appointment of key public officials.
The debate around CAB3 became one of Zimbabwe’s most significant political issues in recent years, with supporters saying the reforms were necessary for effective governance, while opponents warned that constitutional changes should not concentrate power in the hands of those already in office.
ZANU-PF has rejected the criticism, maintaining that the reforms are focused on improving efficiency, ensuring continuity in government programmes and advancing Zimbabwe’s development agenda.
The party is now using the rallies as both a celebration and a mobilisation exercise, strengthening its grassroots structures while highlighting what it calls the achievements of the “Second Republic” under President Mnangagwa’s leadership.
The nationwide gatherings are expected to continue in the coming weeks as ZANU-PF engages supporters and communicates its position on the constitutional changes.
The rallies come as Zimbabwe enters a new phase of political debate following the adoption of CAB3, with supporters and critics continuing to discuss its impact on the country’s governance and democratic future.
Source: ZANU-PF / Local media reports
The rallies are being held across the country’s 10 provinces, with senior ZANU-PF officials addressing party supporters on the significance of the amendment and what the party says are its benefits for Zimbabwe’s governance system.
CAB3 was passed by Parliament after months of debate and later signed into law by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, becoming part of Zimbabwe’s Constitution.
ZANU-PF has described the amendment as a major step towards improving governance, strengthening state institutions and supporting national development. Party leaders have praised their members and supporters for standing behind the reforms throughout the legislative process.
The celebrations, however, come after a period of intense political debate, with opposition parties, civil society organisations and some church groups raising concerns over the possible impact of some of the changes.
Critics argued that certain provisions could weaken democratic checks and balances, particularly changes linked to elected officials’ terms and the appointment of key public officials.
The debate around CAB3 became one of Zimbabwe’s most significant political issues in recent years, with supporters saying the reforms were necessary for effective governance, while opponents warned that constitutional changes should not concentrate power in the hands of those already in office.
ZANU-PF has rejected the criticism, maintaining that the reforms are focused on improving efficiency, ensuring continuity in government programmes and advancing Zimbabwe’s development agenda.
The party is now using the rallies as both a celebration and a mobilisation exercise, strengthening its grassroots structures while highlighting what it calls the achievements of the “Second Republic” under President Mnangagwa’s leadership.
The nationwide gatherings are expected to continue in the coming weeks as ZANU-PF engages supporters and communicates its position on the constitutional changes.
The rallies come as Zimbabwe enters a new phase of political debate following the adoption of CAB3, with supporters and critics continuing to discuss its impact on the country’s governance and democratic future.
Source: ZANU-PF / Local media reports