
Churches Trash Mnangagwa’s 2030 Agenda
The Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD) an Ecumenical body that brings together four Apex ecumenical bodies in Zimbabwe namely the Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC), Evangelical Fellowship in Zimbabwe (EFZ), Zimbabwe Catholic Bishop's Conference (ZCBC) and Union for the Development of Apostolic Churches in Zimbabwe Africa (UDACIZA) have urged ED Mnangagwa to uphold the Constitution and respect the Presidential term limits.
In a letter released on 21st January 2025, the ZHOCD wrote:
“In light of the above, we urge:
i) The President to uphold the Constitution and respect the Presidential Term Limits ensuring that elections are held in 2028 and that he supports a smooth power transition in 2028.
Churches Trash Mnangagwa’s 2030 Agenda
ii) All Zimbabweans to clearly pronounce themselves in support of the call to put Zimbabwe first and uphold the Constitution of the Country.
iii) The Government to implement electoral reforms and promote multi-party democracy as we build towards the 2028 elections,
iv) Members of Parliament to ensure that they contribute to the entrenchment of Constitutionalism, and play their oversight role for the Executive to uphold, respect and defend the Constitution by adhering to the Presidential term limits.
v) All political parties to observe and adhere to the Constitution and Law of Zimbabwe.”
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The ecumenical body made up mainly of mainline churches has been vocal in championing justice and respect for human rights in Zimbabwe.