Temba Mliswa Backs Presidential Term Extension, Calls It ‘Extra Time’ for President Emmerson Mnangagwa

Temba Mliswa Backs Presidential Term Extension, Calls It ‘Extra Time’ for President Emmerson Mnangagwa

Former MP Temba Mliswa has publicly supported the proposed extension of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term.

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Temba Mliswa Defends Presidential Term Extension as ‘Injury Time’ for Lost Years

Speaking on the Big Talk segment of Citizens Voice Network, Temba Mliswa defended the rationale for extending President Mnangagwa’s term beyond 2028, likening the proposal to “extra time” in football.

He argued that disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and Cyclone Idai justify what he described as “injury time” for the presidency.

“The presidential term extension is justified because we had COVID-19 and Cyclone Idai, which means time was lost,” Temba Mliswa said.

He maintained that the additional period would allow the government to complete programmes and policy commitments that were delayed by the crises.

However, host Costa challenged the comparison, pointing out that in football, injury time is awarded to compensate for clearly defined stoppages.

Mliswa responded that governance is often disrupted by unforeseen events, which can affect a ruling party’s ability to fully implement its manifesto within the prescribed term.

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Framing the Debate Within Democracy

Temba Mliswa stressed the importance of constitutionalism and democratic procedures in considering the bill.

He highlighted that democracy allows the majority to make decisions while giving the minority a voice, and that the Constitution contains provisions for lawful amendments.

“The current government should be commended for allowing open discussion and debate on the bill,” he said, contrasting it with past administrations.

He added that democratically elected leaders make decisions affecting all citizens, whether they voted for them or not.

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