Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Dragged to Constitutional Court, Accused of Packing Senate With Zanu-PF Politicians
[New Zimbabwe] President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been dragged to the Constitutional Court over his appointment of 10 senators, with two applicants accusing him of packing the Upper House with politicians instead of independent professionals as required by the Constitution.
Two Zimbabwean citizens, Thamsanqa Ncube and Ibhetshu LikaZulu, have taken legal action against President Emmerson Mnangagwa over his selection of 10 senators. They accuse Mnangagwa of packing the Upper House with Zanu-PF politicians instead of appointing independent professionals as required by the Constitution. Section 120(1)(e) of the Constitution requires the President to appoint the senators based on their professional skills and competencies, after consultation with the National Assembly.
The applicants argue that the nominees are predominantly Zanu-PF members, contrary to the spirit of the amendment. They claim that the appointment process lacked proper consultation and that there is no legislative framework governing it. The applicants seek an urgent order halting the senators' swearing-in and declaring their appointments null and void.
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