War Vets Back Military Generals In Blocking ED’s Change of Constitution | FULL TEXT

By staff reporter
WAR VETERANS BACK RETIRED GENERALS IN DEFENCE OF THE CONSTITUTION.

The Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) notes with profound respect the submission made to the Parliament of Zimbabwe by retired generals and senior civil servants, themselves veterans of the liberation struggle, regarding the Proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (H.B.1, 2026).
As an organization representing those who fought to liberate this nation from colonial rule, we wish to state clearly and unequivocally that we stand in full support of the principled position articulated by our fellow veterans.
The submission by the retired commanders is a powerful reminder that the liberation struggle was fought so that the people of Zimbabwe would be the ultimate custodians of state power. The principles of majority rule, universal suffrage, and popular sovereignty were the central pillars of the struggle.
These principles are today embodied in the Constitution of Zimbabwe adopted in 2013, a document born out of a broad national process and endorsed by the people through referendum.Zimbabwe business consulting

The ZNLWVA therefore reiterates that the Constitution is not merely a legal document — it is the collective covenant of the people of Zimbabwe.
Any attempt to amend such a foundational instrument must always be guided by the supreme will of the people and not the interests of transient political convenience or elite interests.
War veterans carry a historic responsibility to safeguard the ideals for which thousands sacrificed their lives during the liberation struggle. Our commitment to the nation compels us to speak whenever the spirit and integrity of our constitutional democracy are at stake.
In this regard, the ZNLWVA calls upon Parliament, political leaders, civil society, and all Zimbabweans to approach the current constitutional debate with sobriety, patriotism, and respect for the sovereign will of the people.
Where constitutional amendments touch on fundamental questions of democratic governance, the most legitimate path remains broad national consultation and, where necessary, the direct voice of the people through a referendum.
Defending the Constitution must never be mistaken for political hostility. It is, rather, an act of patriotism and national duty.
The liberation struggle did not end with the lowering of the colonial flag in 1980. Its true completion lies in protecting the democratic foundations of the Republic and ensuring that the people remain the ultimate authority in the governance of their country.
The Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association therefore stands firmly in defence of the Constitution and in solidarity with all patriotic voices calling for the preservation of Zimbabwe’s democratic principles.
The sovereignty of Zimbabwe belongs to its people — yesterday, today, and forever.
Issued by:
Cde Andrease Ethan Mathibela,



National Chairman
Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association