Civic society organisations insist on Constitutional Amendment Bill Number 3 referendum
A COALITION of civil society organisations has rejected the contentious Constitutional Amendment Bill Number 3 (CAB3), insisting that the proposed changes be put to a national referendum. In a communiqué issued following the People’s Summit held in Harare Saturday, delegates declared that the Constitution remains “the supreme expression of the people’s will” and warned against any attempts to alter it through what they described as manipulation and inadequate public participa
A broad coalition of civil society groups has rejected Constitutional Amendment Bill Number 3 and called for a national referendum on the proposed changes. The organizations, representing labor unions, civic groups, students, and community advocates, argue that the amendment—which would extend the presidential term from five to seven years—threatens democratic institutions and the balance of power. The coalition criticized the parliamentary consultation process as flawed, citing reports of violence and intimidation, and disputed government claims that only 3,000 objections were raised among over 500,000 submissions. Organizers contend that if authorities genuinely believe the amendments have public backing, they should allow citizens to vote directly on the matter rather than proceeding through parliament alone.
The dispute over CAB3 reflects fundamental tensions in Zimbabwe regarding constitutional governance, executive power, and the legitimacy of the amendment process itself.
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