ZANU PF Officials React to Lawyer's Assault at Constitutional Hearings

ZANU PF Treasurer General Patrick Chinamasa stated that lawyer Doug Coltart was 'foolish' to attend public hearings for the Constitutional Amendment Bill number 3, where Coltart was assaulted and had his phone stolen. Chinamasa initially blamed the opposition for the chaos. ZANU PF later indicated that Central Committee member Luckmore Tinashe Gapa could face expulsion if allegations of phone theft are proven. This incident, involving a ZANU PF Central Committee member and human rights lawyer Doug Coltart, occurred at public hearings on the Constitutional Amendment Bill. The party faces scrutiny over internal disciplinary action and public perception following the incident. The incident and subsequent party statements create friction over accountability and the conduct of political discourse during critical legislative processes.