Opposition challenges Constitutional Amendment No. 3 in Constitutional Court, seeks to nullify Mnangagwa's term extension
The National Constitutional Assembly in Zimbabwe has filed a legal challenge against the Constitutional Amendment No. 3, which extends President Mnangagwa's term. The opposition argues that the legislative process was unconstitutional and is seeking to have the entire act nullified by the Constitutional Court.
Why it matters
This legal battle represents a significant challenge to executive power and the integrity of constitutional processes in Zimbabwe.
OPPOSITION National Constitutional Assembly (NCA) National Executive Committee member Vhurande Mahlupeko has approached the Constitutional Court seeking an order declaring the recently enacted Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Act, 2026 null and void.
Mahlupeko cited Parliament of Zimbabwe, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Attorney-General Virginia Mabiza and Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi as respondents in the application.
The application, filed in terms of Section 167(2)(d) of the Constitution, asks the Constitutional Court to determine whether Parliament and the President failed to fulfil their constitutional obligations during the passage and assent of Constitution Amendment No. 3, which was gazetted on July 7, 2026.
In his founding affidavit, Mahlupeko argues that the entire amendment process was unconstitutional.
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