ZIMBABWE’S CONSTITUTION UNDER ATTACK: WHO WILL STOP MNANGAGWA?

In Zimbabwe, the law is supposed to guide how the country is run. But under President Emmerson Mnangagwa, things are not working that way. Many of his decisions go against the rules written in the country’s constitution. This is very dangerous because the law is meant to protect democracy. If the law is ignored, the country’s future is at risk.

One of the first signs of this problem was when Mnangagwa made General Phillip Valerio Sibanda the commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces. This was not done the right way, and many people said it was illegal. After a lot of pressure, the decision was changed. But this was just the beginning of a long list of problems with the way Mnangagwa runs the government.

This problem did not start today. In 2017, Zimbabwe had a coup. This means the government was taken over by force. After the coup, things changed, but not for the better. Many people hoped that things would be done in a legal and fair way, but this did not happen. Instead, the country’s judges started making decisions that seemed to protect those in power rather than the people. A good government needs a fair court system, but in Zimbabwe, this system now looks like it serves politicians instead of justice.

One big mistake was that Phelekezela Mphoko was supposed to act as president before Mnangagwa took over. But this was ignored. Another problem was that when Mnangagwa won the recent election, many people did not believe it was fair. Even with complaints and questions about the results, he still became president. Many Zimbabweans feel that the election process was not done properly.

There are also problems with the way government jobs are given to people. Some ministers who were appointed should not have been given those positions because their appointments did not follow the law. Mnangagwa has also failed to appoint a State Security or Intelligence Minister, even though this is required. These decisions show that he is not following the rules of the country’s constitution.

It is not just the government that is having problems. Zimbabwe’s Football Association (FAZ) has also been making decisions that do not follow the rules. The way they handled recent elections was not done properly. This shows that the problem of breaking the law is happening in many places, not just in politics.

Another big concern is about Justice Loice Matanda Moyo. She is supposed to be neutral, but there is a conflict of interest in her work. This makes it hard for people to trust the courts. If judges are not fair, then justice is not possible.

The recent problem with General Sibanda is just one more example of how Mnangagwa and his government do not respect the law. This is not just one mistake—it is a pattern. Over and over again, decisions are made that do not follow the country’s constitution. Every time this happens, it makes Zimbabwe weaker. If leaders do not follow the law, then what stops others from doing the same?

Because of these problems, Mnangagwa could be removed from power. The law allows for a president to be impeached if they break the rules too many times. If his political enemies decide to act on these mistakes, he could face serious trouble. Zimbabwe’s political situation is already tense, and this could make things even worse.

Zimbabwe’s democracy is in danger. A democracy is supposed to be a system where laws are followed, and people’s voices are heard. But when a leader ignores the law, democracy starts to fall apart. The country is at a point where people need to ask: will Zimbabwe be a place where laws matter, or will those in power continue to do whatever they want?

This is not just about Mnangagwa. This is about the future of Zimbabwe. The choices made today will decide if Zimbabwe becomes a country that follows the law or a place where power is more important than justice. The people of Zimbabwe deserve a government that respects them and the law. If things do not change, the future could be even worse.