Godfrey Gandawa, a former Higher Education deputy minister who is described as self-exiled, criticizes Zimbabwe’s Constitutional Amendment Number 3 Bill (CAB3). In a statement circulated via a viral social media video, Gandawa argues that CAB3 is presented as a democratic process but effectively amounts to what he calls a “democratic evasion.” He says Parliament does not have a legitimate basis for proceeding with the bill, alleging that the process bypasses genuine public participation.
Gandawa also rejects claims that the amendment enjoys overwhelming public support. He dismisses figures cited as showing 99% approval as what he describes as “statistical fiction,” arguing that the reported level of support is not credible.
Overall, the two outlets describe Gandawa’s stance as strongly opposed to CAB3 and focused on legitimacy, public consultation, and the credibility of stated approval figures. Neither source provides details confirming the method behind the approval percentage or responses from Zimbabwean authorities within the supplied excerpts.
