ZANU PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa says the party feared that “detractors” could “hijack” Zimbabwe’s 2028 elections if it had not pushed for legal changes affecting the presidency. Speaking to journalists at party headquarters on Thursday, he argues the risk was that forces opposed to the ruling party could attempt to derail or capture the electoral process.
Both outlets link the party’s position to Constitutional Amendment Act Number 3. According to the account, ZANU PF says the amendment extends President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s tenure to 2030, and it portrays this step as a safeguard against an alleged ambush by political opponents ahead of 2028. The reporting provides the same basic claim and context, with limited additional detail in the available excerpts.
Overall, the coverage centers on ZANU PF’s rationale for supporting the constitutional amendment and frames it as an election-preparation measure. Neither outlet provides independent evidence or responses from the opposition within the provided text.
