By A Correspondent- The Zimbabwe People Protection Forum has said the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill No.2. is motivated by a narcissistic power concentration agenda which should be totally rejected by all pro-democrats.

Said the organisation in a statement:

“As a forum that represents the interest of the less fortunate in Zimbabwe, the amendments are at variance with people’s democratic aspirations.

Not only that, the nation should put extra effort towards addressing the debilitating economic situation. Surely, the amendments which seem to be motivated by narcissistic power concentration agenda should not be supported by pro-democrats.

Almost all the proposed amendments seem to be driven by the executive. If we continue arming the executive with excessive power we risk becoming a totalitarian state.

Moreover the amendments emasculate other key pillars in the state: the parliament and the judiciary. Though these two institutions are currently compromised, the situation will be worse once the constitutional amendments become law.

Before amendments are made to a constitution widespread consultations must be undertaken. The proposed amendments must also come from the people not the executive.

As it stands we roundly reject any alterations to the existing Constitution. We call upon the government to speedily align all laws to the existing Constitution. People deserve to enjoy the benefits of constitutionalism and as of now that has not happened. The current constitution must be translated into all official languages.

The bill must be withdrawn forthwith. As an organisation we shall continue leading awareness campaigns to conscentise citizens of the constitution rights.”