Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe signs a Bill Extending his Presidency Through 2030

Emmerson Mnangagwa, the president of Zimbabwe, has signed constitutional amendments that would extend his tenure until 2030. A clause for future presidents to be chosen by legislators rather than by a direct public vote is also included in the legislation, which was approved by Parliament last month.

In order to stay in office until 2030, President Emmerson Mnangagwa approved legislation extending his term by two years. On Tuesday, government spokesman Nick Mangwana announced on social media that the measure had been “signed, sealed and delivered” following the president’s consent.

The Cabinet and the ruling ZANU-PF party supported the legislation, which was approved by both houses of Parliament last month. About two years ago, there were rumors that Mnangagwa planned to stay in office past the conclusion of his second and last term.

While party leaders eventually supported a constitutional amendment extending presidential terms, supporters at ZANU-PF rallies frequently demanded that the president be granted more time to finish his political and economic objectives.

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