Chamisa vows to challenge ZANU-PF 2030 move…Will he succeed?

…Some of his supporters were doubting him, asking him to layout his plan and to stop posting bible verses

Nelson Chamisa, Zimbabwe’s most influential opposition figure, has issued a sharp declaration of principle, asserting that the resolutions of the ruling ZANU-PF party are not the law of the land and do not bind the broader Zimbabwean population. The statement, a direct challenge to the ruling party’s authority over the state, comes just as ZANU-PF has formally moved to extend the term of President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

The declaration, made in a widely circulated social media post, has ignited a national debate, drawing a mix of impassioned support from a disillusioned base and pointed questions about his own plans.

“Not Zimbabwe and Her People”

In his concise statement, Mr. Chamisa drew a firm line between party and country. “Zpf resolutions bind Zpf and her members, not Zimbabwe and her people,” he wrote, concluding with the hashtag #WeThePeople.

The comment is a direct response to the ZANU-PF conference resolution, which directed the government to initiate the legal process to extend President Mnangagwa’s term by two years to 2030. Mr. Chamisa’s assertion frames the move as an internal party decision, not a national mandate, reigniting the fundamental constitutional question of where party power ends and state authority begins.

A Nation in “Limbo” Responds

The public reaction to Mr. Chamisa’s post has been swift and deeply divided, reflecting a nation grappling with its political future. His supporters have hailed the statement, with one commenter declaring, “The really president of Zimbabwe has spoken.” Many have seized the moment to plead with him to provide a path forward for his followers.

“Over 2 million citizens voted for you. Today, they remain in limbo, disillusioned, unrepresented, and yearning for direction,” wrote one user. “We humbly and urgently ask you to form a new, principled party. A movement that reflects the will of the people.”

However, the statement has also drawn skepticism and pressure. Some commenters questioned his own past, asking, “Are you not an extension of zpf?”, while others demanded a concrete plan beyond rhetoric: “What’s the solution? Are you still relevant politically?”.

This mix of hope and frustration was captured by one user who, while agreeing with Mr. Chamisa’s principle, noted the practical reality of ZANU-PF’s power. “What happens in ZANU PF inevitably affects the entire country—its economy, governance, and the daily lives of millions,” the user wrote. “That’s why your leadership is not just desired—it’s essential.”