Constitutional Amendment Act null and void — Chamisa
Citizens leader Advocate Nelson Chamisa has taken aim at controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo, linking him to President Emmerson Mnangagwa and accusing him of looting public resources.
Speaking at the burial of the late Masvingo City Council parking marshal Augustine Rashirai near Bondolfi Mission on Friday, Chamisa used the platform to criticize corruption and the push for a presidential term extension.
He singled out what he called the culture of handing out cars in the capital.
He said: “Harare we know is full of crooks those who give away cars, we ask them whose money are you using these people are looting national resources”
Chamisa also weighed in on the controversial Constitutional Amendment Act and calls to extend President Mnangagwa’s time in office.
Addressing the issue of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term extension through the controversial Constitutional Amendment Act, Advocate Chamisa said:
“What extension are you seeking? When your time is up, give way to others. Therefore term extension is null and void”
On the late Rashirai, Chamisa described him as a committed activist who lived the values of the movement.
“Some may ask why I am here. This is because of Augustine who was a dedicated change champion,” Chamisa told mourners. “I know there are Zanu PF here, I am here to pay tribute to a committed change champion.”
He then sent a warning to the ruling party, saying efforts to suppress the opposition would fail.
“Those who think they can stop the citizens struggle are lost. They deflate the tyres of your small vehicle, go and buy a haulage truck,” he said. “In other words change is unstoppable. We are not going back.”
The Citizens leader also spoke about the economic crisis, saying frustration among Zimbabweans is driving calls for change.
“We know people are saying a lot but it’s evident everyone wants change,” he said.
“People are tired of promises. They want jobs, they want affordable food, they want their children in school. That is why the citizens struggle continues.”
Chamisa urged supporters to honor Rashirai by remaining disciplined and peaceful.
“Augustine died serving the people. Let us serve the people with the same commitment. No amount of intimidation will stop this movement,” Chamisa added. *_-ZimEye_*
