Term Elongation an Omen of Regime Twilight, Asserts Chamisa
MASVINGO— Former opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has stated that President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s recent move to lengthen his stay in office is proof that his government is running out of time.
The former head of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) shared these thoughts on Friday during a funeral service in the Bondolfi area. He was speaking to people gathered to bury Augustine Rashirai, a local city parking worker who tragically lost his life after being struck by a vehicle while on duty. The tragedy brought together community members, local groups, and politicians from different parties to honor his memory.
Chamisa explained that he was originally scheduled to travel to Zhombe to hold discussions with local chiefs. However, he canceled those plans at the last minute to attend the burial, calling Rashirai a true champion for the future of the country.
> “I altered my schedule today because it was important for me to be here,” Chamisa told the crowd. “We needed to honor someone who stood firmly behind our vision for change.”
Responding to cheers from the audience, Chamisa addressed rumors about his recent absence from the public eye. He made it clear that he has no intention of stepping away from public life.
“I am still fully involved in our country’s future,” he insisted. “The journey started by the leaders before us is not finished, and I am still here to push it forward.”
He then compared the country’s current political struggles to walking through a heavy fog at night, urging his followers not to lose hope.
“Things look dark and confusing right now, but I am holding the torch,” Chamisa remarked. “The fog will lift once the light shines through. Remember, the darkest part of the night means that morning is just around the corner.”
His strongest criticism was aimed at a new law, Constitutional Amendment Act No. 3, which stretches the terms of current officials by two extra years, pushing the next political milestone to 2030.
Using a well-known local phrase, Chamisa explained that leaders only try to lengthen their terms when they realize they have lost the people’s support. He argued that altering the constitution to stay in office longer is actually a sign of weakness, showing that the current leadership knows its era is nearing its end.
