Opposition Challenges Constitutional Amendment Bill Amid Bribery Allegations

The Constitution Defenders Forum has demanded the immediate withdrawal of Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, citing a legislative process allegedly tainted by bribery and undue influence. As reported by NewZimbabwe.com, the forum argues that lawmakers bypassed standard parliamentary scrutiny, with allegations that cash and vehicle incentives were used to secure votes. Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has rejected the bill's legitimacy, warning ZANU PF supporters that the measure remains a point of intense political contention. According to Zimeye, Chamisa maintains that the government's reliance on transactional politics exposes a fragile mandate that risks alienating the electorate. The government's attempt to force constitutional changes through such methods undermines institutional integrity and invites further public backlash.