ZANU
PF
adopted
the
resolution
at
its
annual
conference,
saying
the
extension
is
needed
for
political
stability
and
economic
progress.
The
challenge
was
brought
by
Ibhetshu
LikaZulu
and
its
secretary-general,
Mbuso
Fuzwayo,
who
argue
that
any
changes
to
Sections
95(2)(b)
and
143(1)
of
the
Constitution
would
require
a
national
referendum.
They
argue
that
ZANU
PF’s
resolution
undermines
public
participation
and
breaches
constitutional
safeguards.
The
Government
and
ZANU
PF,
named
as
respondents,
argue
that
the
application
is
premature
because
no
formal
amendment
process
has
begun.
They
say
the
resolution
falls
under
Section
328(5)
of
the
Constitution,
which
allows
changes
to
presidential
terms
without
a
referendum,
and
that
proper
hearings
and
legislative
scrutiny
would
still
take
place
before
any
amendment
is
enacted.
The
court
will
have
to
interpret
Section
328,
which
governs
amendments
to
presidential
terms,
to
decide
whether
ZANU
PF’s
plan
is
constitutional.