Emmerson Mnangagwa, the president of Zimbabwe, has defended a constitutional amendment extending his time in office by two years, insisting the decision reflected a collective political process rather than his personal ambition. Speaking to state media after signing the amendment into law, Mnangagwa said the proposal emerged through broad consultation and should not be attributed to any individual or faction. The change pushes Mnangagwa’s tenure, originally set to end in 2028, to 2030, after lawmakers backed the extension last month. Despite Mnangagwa’s insistence that the constitutional change reflects the will of Zimbabwe’s political leadership, the extension has drawn criticism from opponents concerned about democratic governance.
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